Across
- 3. Final statements by attorneys summarizing their case. (2 words)
- 6. Requests to the court before trial to shape the case. (2 words)
- 8. Legal challenge by the opposing party in an appeal. (2 words)
- 10. Authority of a court to hear a case. (2 words)
- 12. Defendant's first court appearance, informed of charges and rights. (2 words)
- 13. Jury review of evidence to decide on indictments. (3 words)
- 16. Alternative to imprisonment, with specified conditions. (1 word)
- 18. Defendant's court appearance to enter a plea. (1 word)
- 20. Formal charge issued by a grand jury, indicating enough evidence for trial. (1 word)
- 23. Imprisonment as a penalty for criminal conviction. (2 words)
- 26. Review of a prisoner's eligibility for early release. (2 words)
- 30. Defendant's formal response to criminal charges. (2 words)
- 31. Initial statements by attorneys outlining their case. (2 words)
- 32. Government-provided legal assistance for those unable to afford it. (2 words)
- 34. Court-ordered compensation to victims by the convicted. (2 words)
- 35. Individual transcribing court proceedings. (2 words)
- 36. Legal rights read to a person in custody, including the right to remain silent. (2 words)
- 37. Recording personal information and charges after arrest. (2 words)
- 38. Surrendering an accused individual to another jurisdiction. (1 word)
- 39. Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. (2 words)
- 40. Process of choosing individuals to serve on a jury. (2 words)
Down
- 1. Questioning of witnesses by the opposing party. (2 words)
- 2. Systematic rules governing legal processes in criminal cases. (2 words)
- 4. Legal principles regarding law enforcement actions. (3 words)
- 5. Legal procedure for exchanging evidence between parties. (2 words)
- 7. Legal order requiring a person's release from unlawful detention. (2 words)
- 9. Court session to determine if there's enough evidence for a trial. (2 words)
- 11. Questioning of witnesses by the party that called them. (2 words)
- 14. Legal procedure to challenge a court decision. (2 words)
- 15. Formal demand for evidence from the opposing party. (2 words)
- 17. Guidelines given by the judge to the jury before deliberation. (2 words)
- 19. Legal proceeding where evidence is presented to determine guilt or innocence. (1 word)
- 21. Legal process for handling cases involving minors. (2 words)
- 22. Jury's decision on guilt or innocence. (1 word)
- 24. Reasonable belief a crime has been committed, justifying legal action. (2 words)
- 25. Court session to determine bail conditions for release. (2 words)
- 27. Formal request or proposal made by attorneys during legal proceedings. (2 words)
- 28. Court session to determine the punishment for the convicted. (2 words)
- 29. Legal authorization to search a specific location for evidence. (2 words)
- 33. Court order authorizing the arrest of an individual. (2 words)