Across
- 2. A less serious crime.
- 3. (two words)The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 5. (two words)An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
- 9. (two words)The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 11. (two words)The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 12. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 14. (two words)The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
- 17. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 18. (two words)A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law
- 19. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder
- 20. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime
Down
- 1. (two words)The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case
- 4. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
- 6. a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.
- 7. (two words)A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial.
- 8. (two words)A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
- 10. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 13. (two words)The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution.
- 15. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 16. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.