Across
- 3. Evidence, The evidence that a trial judge or jury may consider, because the rules of evidence deem it reliable.
- 4. Battery, The unlawful use of force against another with unusual or serious consequences such as the use of a dangerous weapon.
- 6. A person or persons formally charged but not yet tried for a crime.
- 7. A request made by the defense or State that the case be reviewed by a court of appeal.
- 8. Someone who intentionally helps another person commit a felony An accessory is usually not physically present during the crime.
- 9. The appearance of the defendant in court to enter his or her plea to the charges.
Down
- 1. A legal judgment, based on the decision to either a jury or a judge, that an accused is not guilty of the crime for which he or she has been charged or tried.
- 2. Confession of a charge, an error, or a crime; acknowledgment.
- 3. Assault, An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing such injury, or an attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon.
- 5. Threat to inflict injury with an apparent ability to do so. Also, any intentional display of force that would give the victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.
- 6. Someone who helps another person (known as the principal) commit a crime. Unlike an accessory, an accomplice is usually present when the crime is committed.
- 10. A claim or statement of what a party intends to prove; the facts as one party claims they are.