Criminal Law

4. The court official who assists the Judge.
5. Information that tends to prove or disprove the elements of an offence.
9. Indirect evidence that leads to a reasonable inference of the defendant's guilt.
11. The court official who records everything said in court during a trial.
14. The court official who assists the sheriff.
16. A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict.
17. A mini-trial in which jurors are excluded while the admissibility of evidence is discussed.
18. An application to a higher court to review the decision made by a lower court.
20. A lawyer who defends an accused person on trial.

1. The second questioning of a witness to test the accuracy of the testimony; performed by the opposing counsel.
2. In a criminal court, the person charged with committing a criminal offence.
3. Persons who give evidence while under oath or affirmation in a court of law.
6. A judicial inquiry to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to put the accused person on trial.
7. The large group of randomly selected citizens from which jury members are chosen.
8. Testimony given by a witness to prove an alleged fact.
10. The first questioning of a witness to determine what he or she observed about the crime.
12. The Crown's obligation to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
13. The lawyer representing the government, responsible for instituting legal proceedings against the accused.
15. The court official responsible for jury management.
19. The court official appointed to try cases in a court of law and to sentence convicted persons.