Across
- 2. Examination of evidence in court to determine guilt or innocence.
- 3. Individuals or entities initiating lawsuits in civil law.
- 5. Justifying the use of force to protect oneself.
- 10. Right of the accused to not testify against themselves.
- 12. Penalty imposed by the court if found guilty.
- 13. Formal accusation filed against an accused individual.
- 15. Outcomes in criminal law could include fines or community service.
- 18. The highest standard of proof in criminal law.
- 19. Physical act of committing a crime.
- 20. Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in civil law.
Down
- 1. Standard of proof in civil law cases.
- 4. Claiming a lack of mental capacity to understand the nature of the act.
- 6. Committing a crime due to immediate threat or coercion.
- 7. Initial stage where evidence is gathered to determine if a crime occurred.
- 8. The state or government bringing a case against the accused.
- 9. Taking a suspect into custody based on probable cause.
- 11. Lesser offenses typically punishable by less than one year.
- 14. Legal representation the accused has the right to.
- 16. Serious crimes punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
- 17. The required mental state or intent behind a crime.