Across
- 2. the written rules of society
- 4. decision by the judge or jury whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty
- 7. getting out of prison or jail early for good time-no drugs or alcohol and you have to report to someone
- 8. the elected or appointed official who presides over the court
- 11. a less serious classification of crime
- 14. what you discuss with your attorney is protected from being told to someone else
- 15. person who is called to testify
- 16. verbal debates between the prosecuting and defense attorneys
- 17. a deal between yourself (with help from the defense attorney) and the prosecution
- 18. a court finding of guilty
- 20. charges, the crimes you are alleged to have committed
Down
- 1. accusations of wrongdoing which can be made by anyone
- 3. a lawyer
- 5. more serious classification of a crime
- 6. the prosecution has the job or duty of proving you are guilty
- 7. the declaration a criminal defendant makes about the crimes they are charged with
- 9. person charged with a crime
- 10. tries to prove you guilty
- 12. the punishment the judge orders
- 13. money to pay to the court
- 14. having the capabilities in dealing with the court in resolving your charges
- 19. the place where a hearing or trial happens