Across
- 4. - An act punishable by law.
- 5. - Money paid for the temporary release of an accused person.
- 10. - The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.
- 11. - A professional who practices law, representing clients in legal matters.
- 13. - A legal document authorizing a police officer to make an arrest or search.
- 14. - The release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence, under supervision.
- 15. - Information used to support a claim or argument in a legal case.
Down
- 1. - The killing of one person by another.
- 2. - A less serious crime, typically punishable by fines or less than a year in jail.
- 3. - The verdict when someone is found responsible for a crime.
- 6. - The person accused of a crime in a court case.
- 7. - A serious crime, usually punishable by more than a year in prison.
- 8. - A group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case.
- 9. - A period of supervision over an offender, instead of serving time in prison.
- 12. - The act of taking someone into legal custody.