Across
- 3. A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year
- 5. killing in which there is no intent to kill at all
- 6. An unsuccessful trial, for example, because the jury can't reach a decision.
- 7. killing that is done with malice, but without premeditation or deliberation
- 10. A search of someone's body or property conducted by law enforcement personnel without the issuance of a search warrant.
- 11. the court process where the judge decides the defendant's penalty
- 14. the release of an inmate from prison to community supervision with a set of conditions for remaining on parole
- 15. a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform the defendant of the charges against him or her
- 16. in a trial, each attorney's summary of the case, which attempts to persuade the judge (and the jury if there is one) to favor his or her side
- 18. the death penalty for a crime or offence
- 19. a hearing held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to justify a trial
- 20. a suspicion based on specific facts; less than probable cause
Down
- 1. a statement made by the lawyer for each side at the beginning of a trial, in which each lawyer outlines the case he or she intends to present
- 2. reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).
- 4. Right to an attorney
- 8. The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client
- 9. A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse someone of a crime
- 12. holding an offender in secure confinement before trial
- 13. the questioning of an opposing witness during a trial
- 17. a killing that accompanies a felony, such as robbery or rape