Forensics and Criminal Justice Terms

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Across
  1. 2. The report of another person's words by a witness, which is usually disallowed as evidence in a court of law.
  2. 3. A preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.
  3. 7. A formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge, offering an allegation of fact, or claiming that a point of law should apply.
  4. 8. A formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
  5. 10. A jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.
  6. 13. A nonindictable offense, regarded in the US as less serious than a felony.
  7. 14. The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.
  8. 16. The process of giving sworn evidence.
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  1. 1. A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
  2. 4. The action of challenging or disagreeing with something.
  3. 5. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
  4. 6. A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
  5. 9. The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
  6. 11. A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
  7. 12. Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
  8. 15. The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.