Across
- 1. A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.
- 4. A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 6. a body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
- 8. An individual (or business) against whom a lawsuit is filed.
Down
- 2. a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
- 3. formally accused or of charged with a severe crime
- 5. a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case
- 7. a break in a trial, other adjudicatory proceedings, or legislative sessions until a specified date and time.