Across
- 2. The final decision by a judge or jury about whether someone is guilty or not guilty
- 5. An agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a charge, often in exchange for a lesser charge or a lighter sentence
- 8. A defense arguing that the proper legal procedures were not followed
- 9. A penalty given to someone who is found guilty of a crime
- 10. Disobeying a court order or behaving disrespectfully toward the court in a way that interferes with its authority
Down
- 1. A reasonable reason to believe someone committed a crime
- 3. using reasonable force to protect yourself from immediate harm
- 4. Legal protection from being prosecuted or held legally responsible in certain circumstances
- 6. A court hearing where a defendant is told the charges against them and enters a plea
- 7. A formal accusation that someone committed a serious crime