Across
- 3. The decision that a jury/judge makes after hearing all evidence and testimony.
- 7. The government official authorized to accuse and prosecute someone who is believed to have committed a crime.
- 8. A statement by a witness that the defendant was elsewhere.
- 10. The defendant in a criminal case.
- 12. A person in trial who is accused of a crime or some wrongdoing.
- 13. A group of people who have sworn to decide the facts in a court case to reach a fair verdict.
- 15. Someone who has seen or heard something and provides evidence as called to testify in a court.
Down
- 1. A person who employes a lawyer.
- 2. An order signed by a judge requiring the presence of someone in a court.
- 4. Evidence given after taking an oath in court to tell the truth.
- 5. The law enforcement officer responsible for security in a courtroom.
- 6. The formal presentation of both sides of a dispute before a judge/jury.
- 7. A person who starts legal action against another person.
- 9. E.g. lawyer, attorney, counselor.
- 11. States the reasons why someone is being sued and the relief sought.
- 14. THe place in the courtroom where the judge sits.