Across
- 2. the trial phase at a juvenile trial
- 6. to “say the truth"
- 11. an eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who must testify to facts only
- 12. means the defense disagrees with the prosecution or vice versa
- 14. two levels of courts that have the same authority to try the same types of cases
- 16. a formal document issued by a judge in a preliminary hearing, that charges an individual with a crime
- 18. a group of citizens selected and sworn, according to law, to inquire about certain facts about the evidence presented to them
- 20. a person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence that may express opinions or draw conclusions with their testimony
- 22. an application to the court for a ruling
- 23. a stenographer who transcribes every word spoken during a trial
- 24. a decision to release the defendant is made by the judge and is based on two factors: the rights of the accused and his or her threat to society
- 25. a licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law
- 26. an application to the court to “throw out” the evidence that does not meet the standard
- 27. trial proceedings are recorded by a court reporter
Down
- 1. circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to decrease the punishment a person receives for the crime
- 3. a deal made between the prosecutor and the defense that allows the accused to receive “concessions” for a plea of guilt
- 4. a government employee who works directly with the trial judge and is responsible for court paperwork and records before and during the trial
- 5. circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to increase the punishment a person receives for the crime Arraignment pretrial proceedings
- 7. the court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury, and announce the entry of the judge
- 8. the person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused
- 9. a petition to the court to “throw out” evidence that is damaging to the case
- 10. a formal document issued by a grand jury, that charges an individual with a crime
- 13. a person who has either suffered death or serious physical or mental suffering, or the loss of property resulting from actual or attempted criminal actions committed by others
- 15. a financial deposit made with a bondsman to ensure that the defendant will appear in court if released during pretrial phase
- 17. an attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses
- 19. proving that a deceased person’s will is valid, identifying and inventorying the deceased’s property, having the property appraised, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property as the will directs
- 21. a completely new trial