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- 2. The decision of a judge or jury
- 5. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 8. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution.
- 13. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
- 14. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime
- 15. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 16. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In Virginia, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence
- 17. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial. If so, they issue an indictment
- 18. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts
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- 1. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.
- 3. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 4. The government’s side in a criminal case
- 6. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest
- 7. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case
- 9. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit
- 10. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
- 11. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 12. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.