Across
- 7. when a party who didn't call a witness to the stand goes after the party that did call the witness to the stand to challenge the testimony they gave
- 8. initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them to the stand
- 10. The judge decides whether or not there is enough evidence to bring a case against the defendant
- 14. when a murder is committed with malicious intent and or in an extremely violent manner but was not premeditated and acted out in the moment
- 15. the help of a lawyer whether state-appointed or private with the defendant
- 16. when a trial is halted or declared invalid before a verdict has been delivered
- 18. carrying out a search without a warrant
- 20. state sanctioned execution of a person for a crime
Down
- 1. a hearing where the defendant finds out the judge's verdict and any punishment they have to serve
- 2. Little to no contact with any other people whilst in prison
- 3. whether or not there is enough evidence for an officer to proceed with a search, seizure, or arrest
- 4. 15 jurors who decide whether or not to bring charges against the defendent
- 5. during a felony a murder was committed
- 6. formal reading in front of a judge and the defendant of the charges against them
- 9. lying under oath
- 11. the official power to make legal judgments over a case or where an officer of the law is allowed to operate ex. (Topeka police can't arrest you in Wichita)
- 12. independent people from the community who know nothing about the case and are willing to only listen to the evidence
- 13. The defendant agrees to plead guilty for a lesser sentence
- 17. insufficient that prevents a judge or jury from finding a defendant not guilty of a crime
- 19. a method of release in which someone is released but they may have to wear an ankle monitor or meet with parol officer each month