Across
- 2. court order requiring a person to appear in court to give testimony or provide evidence
- 4. party against whom a claim or charge is brought
- 7. legal proceeding to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to hold the accused for trial
- 8. process of a witness being questioned by the opposing party
- 10. trial in which a judge hears the case and decides guilt of the accused without a jury
- 11. trial deemed invalid because of a fundamental error in procedure, such as misconduct or a hung jury
- 12. legal judgment stating a person accused of a crime has been found guilty
- 13. hearing in which a person charged with a crime is informed of the charges, enters a plea and is advised of constitutional rights
- 14. request by defense or prosecution to have a higher court resolve a dispute with a decision
- 15. law formed by past court decisions
- 16. formal statement given by a witness under oath
- 17. procedure in which the prosecutor and defense attorney question potential jurors to pick a jury
- 19. any judicial decision ending a criminal proceeding (acquittal, conviction or dismissal)
- 20. delay or postponement of a court hearing
- 25. court order requiring an accused person (who is not already in custody) to appear in court
- 27. agreement between defendant and prosecutor where defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for concessions
- 28. sworn testimony of a witness taken outside of court in the presence of prosecution and defense attorneys
- 31. written, sworn statement
- 33. civil lawsuit in which a large group sues
- 34. jury unable to reach a verdict because of disagreement
Down
- 1. protest or argument made concerning the activity of the opposing party in court
- 3. release, prior to trial, of an accused person under certain conditions; also refers to the money provided as a condition of release
- 5. government attorney who represents the interests of the public in court proceedings against people accused of crimes
- 6. compensation a convicted offender is ordered to pay to the victim
- 9. final judicial decision
- 12. reduction of the sentence of a convicted criminal
- 18. threshold which must be reached in order to have a claim legally established as fact
- 21. person or party who initiates a lawsuit
- 22. formal accusation filed by prosecution
- 23. when a court official disqualifies or withdraws him or herself from a case due to questions regarding bias
- 24. legal judgment stating a person accused of a crime cannot be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
- 26. formal statement made by or on behalf of a defendant stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge
- 29. formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment
- 30. when a defendant represents him or herself rather than having a defense attorney
- 32. formal accusation initiating a criminal case