Across
- 2. A minor or less serious criminal offense, usually punishable by fines, community service, or short jail time.
- 5. A major, serious crime punishable by a severe sentence, typically a year or more in prison.
- 10. A person who gives testimony under oath regarding what they saw, heard, or know about a case.
- 11. The public official appointed or elected to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
- 12. The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property, buildings, or wildland areas.
- 13. The intentional and unlawful physical contact or touching of another person without their consent.
- 14. The government attorney who presents the case against the accused in a criminal trial.
Down
- 1. The unlawful taking and carrying away of a person against their will, often held for ransom.
- 3. The taking of money or property directly from a person through the use of force, fear, or intimidation.
- 4. The system and institutions responsible for the punishment, supervision, and rehabilitation of convicted offenders.
- 6. The individual or party accused of a crime or being sued in a court of law.
- 7. The information, objects, or testimony presented in court to prove or disprove a fact.
- 8. Illegal entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
- 9. A threat or attempt to inflict bodily harm that puts another person in fear of imminent danger.