Across
- 2. Legal process of surrendering an accused individual to another jurisdiction. (1 word)
- 4. Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. (2 words)
- 6. The formal judgment or decision in a court case. (1 word)
- 7. Defense claiming the accused was elsewhere at the time of the crime. (1 word)
- 8. Geographic location where a trial takes place. (1 word)
- 10. Laws defining rights and duties in contrast to procedural law. (2 words)
- 14. Laws governing the process and methods used in legal proceedings. (2 words)
- 15. Guidelines given by the judge to the jury for reaching a verdict. (2 words)
- 17. Administrative officer responsible for maintaining court records. (2 words)
- 18. Formal court proceeding where the defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
- 19. Compensation or repayment to the victim for losses suffered due to the crime. (1 word)
- 20. Serious criminal offense often punishable by imprisonment for more than a year. (1 word)
Down
- 1. Judge or magistrate overseeing court proceedings. (2 words)
- 3. The imposition of a punishment or penalty by the court. (1 word)
- 5. Lesser criminal offense usually punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment. (1 word)
- 9. Intentional surrender of a right or privilege. (1 word)
- 11. Questioning of a witness by the opposing party’s attorney. (2 words)
- 12. Circumstances that may reduce the severity of a sentence. (2 words)
- 13. Oral evidence given by a witness under oath during a court proceeding. (1 word)
- 16. Professional responsible for transcribing court proceedings. (2 words)