Across
- 3. - The state of not being guilty or responsible for a crime.
- 5. - The legal representative who brings charges against the defendant on behalf of the state.
- 6. The decision or judgment reached by a judge or jury at the conclusion of a trial
- 9. - The defendant's formal response to the charges, either admitting guilt (guilty plea) or denying guilt (not guilty plea).
- 10. Information, documents, or testimony presented in court to prove or disprove facts relevant to a case.
- 11. - A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and decide the verdict in a trial.
Down
- 1. - The finding or admission that a defendant has committed a crime.
- 2. The act of intentionally providing false information while under oath, such as during testimony in court.
- 4. A less serious criminal offense, typically punishable by fines, probation, or less than a year in jail.
- 7. A formal legal proceeding in which evidence is presented, witnesses are called, and a judge or jury determines the outcome of a case.
- 8. - The person accused of committing a crime and facing legal charges.