Criminal Defence Terms #1

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Across
  1. 2. An official act of forgiveness for a crime
  2. 4. The relationship between a principal and an agent, often relevant in criminal law when someone acts on behalf of another.
  3. 6. Legal responsibility
  4. 8. A legal argument made by the defendant to avoid criminal liability.
  5. 9. A jury's verdict of "not guilty
Down
  1. 1. A member of a jury
  2. 2. The party who brings a lawsuit
  3. 3. Information used to prove or disprove a claim in court.
  4. 5. Legal responsibility for a crime
  5. 7. A mental state that can serve as a defense, arguing the defendant could not control their actions.