Across
- 2. part of the pretrial jury selection. Attorneys on opposing sides may dismiss a certain number of possible jurors without giving any reason. There is one exception: peremptory challenges cannot be used to discriminate based on race.
- 7. is a court-ordered document authorizing the police to arrest an individual on a specific charge.
- 8. a lawyer’s request that a potential juror be eliminated for some specific reason, for example, if a juror knew the defendant or the victim in the case.
- 10. the process through which a convicted person is changed or reformed, in order to lead a productive life rather than commit another crime.
- 13. from the French phrase meaning “to speak the truth.” It is the screening process in which opposing lawyers question prospective jurors to ensure as favorable or as fair a jury as possible.
- 15. in a criminal case, the negotiations between the prosecutor, defendant, and defendant's attorney. In exchange for the defendant agreeing to plead guilty, the prosecutor agrees to charge the defendant with a less serious crime, which usually results in a reduced punishment.
- 16. any act to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the court in the administration of justice.
- 17. the formal process of making a police record of an arrest.
- 18. a group of 16 to 23 people who hear preliminary evidence to decide whether there is sufficient reason to formally charge a person with a crime.
- 20. pretrial proceeding at which the prosecutor must prove that a crime was committed and establish the probable guilt of the defendant. If the evidence presented doesn't show portable guilt, the judge may dismiss the case.
- 21. grand jury’s formal charge or accusation of criminal action.
- 22. factors that tend to increase the seriousness of an offense.
- 23. a court session at which a defendant is charged and enters a plea. For a misdemeanor this is also the defendant's initial appearance, at which the judge informs him or her of the charges and sets the bail.
Down
- 1. is a measure taken to discourage criminal actions.
- 3. is a court order issued by a judge, giving police the power to search a person or to enter a building to search for and seize items related to a crime.
- 4. is a system of supervised freedom, usually by a probation officer, for persons convicted of a criminal offense. The probationer must agree to certain conditions such as getting a job, avoiding drugs, and not traveling outside a limited area.
- 5. is a reasonable belief, known personally or through reliable sources, that a specific person has committed a crime.
- 6. is the act of restoring something to its owner; the act of making good for loss or damage; repaying or refunding illegally obtained money or property.
- 9. factors that tend to lessen the seriousness of an offense.
- 11. to take a person suspected of a crime into custody.
- 12. is evidence that justifies an officer in stopping and questioning an individual believed to be involved in criminal activity; base on less evidence than probable cause but more than a mere hunch.
- 14. is a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly. Due process applies to both civil and criminal matters.
- 19. is punishment given as a kind of revenge for wrongdoing.