Across
- 3. a court employee who keeps order and announces events
- 4. decides whether you are competent or incompetent to stand trial
- 7. the lawyer who advocates for your interests
- 8. another word for attorney or counselor
- 9. a paper that states what law you are accused of breaking
- 10. your initial hearing where your charges are read
- 14. the lawyer who tries to prove that you are guilty
- 15. a person who is questioned by both lawyers about your case
- 16. How to refer to the judge respectfully
- 17. the place where the hearings and trials happen
Down
- 1. a person who is accepted by the court as an expert about a particular subject and who is asked questions about your case
- 2. any offense which is punishable by not more than 90 days in jail and fines of $1,000
- 5. a court employee who keeps track of what's happening in court and acts as a secretary for the judge
- 6. a word for word record of every word stated in court
- 11. an occasion where the prosecutor attempts to convince a judge or jury that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
- 12. a group of 6 or 12 people
- 13. When a judge officially hears testimony and lawyers' arguments about issues in the case
- 18. a person who makes a word for word record of what is said during court