Across
- 5. Examination Questioning designed to break down the story or to discredit the witness
- 7. Review of the lower court decision by a higher court; argument made by the prosecutor for the case to remain or by the defense attorney for the case to be overturned
- 9. An attorney in a civil case
- 11. Punishment imposed on a defendant found guilty of violating the criminal law
- 13. Hearing Pretrial hearing to determine if probable cause exists to hold the accused
- 15. A fact-finding process using the adversarial (argumentative) method before a judge or a jury; determines innocence or guilt
- 18. Instructions The judge instructs the jury as to the law that applies to the case
- 19. The defendant is informed of the pending charges in court and is required to enter a plea
- 20. The individual bringing charges against the person accused of violating a criminal law
- 21. Examination Witnesses questioned by the prosecutor or defense attorneys regarding evidence in favor of the prosecution or defense
- 23. The person accused of violating a criminal law
- 24. Decision Formal criminal charges decided by the prosecutor/solicitor against the defendant stating what criminal law was violated
Down
- 1. Formal and informal exchange of information before trial (Tangible or non-tangible items used during a trial to aid in the conviction of the accused)
- 2. Negotiations The defendant pleads guilty with the expectation of receiving some benefit (hopes or receiving a reduced sentence)
- 3. Request for the judge to end a case if the basic case has not been established from the evidence produced
- 4. The jury must reach a unanimous decision. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous, the case may be tried again
- 5. Statements The prosecutor and Defense review all evidence presented and asks for a finding of guilty or not guilty
- 6. Guarantee that a released defendant will appear at trial; monetary/property
- 8. An attorney in a criminal case
- 10. Any violation of the criminal law found in the SC Code of laws
- 12. Statements Attorneys explain the evidence to be presented to prove or disapprove the allegations made against the accused
- 14. Argument The prosecutor makes additional closing arguments
- 16. The physical taking into custody of a suspected law violator;Apprehension
- 17. Jury A group of citizens who decide if persons accused of crimes should be charged (indicted) Issues True Bill or No Bill
- 22. Appearance The accused is told of the charges, bail is set, and a date for the preliminary hearing is set;bond hearing