Across
- 3. unanimous decision of guilt or innocence by a jury
- 4. formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury
- 7. trial system that is a contest between opposing sides
- 8. ending speech that asks jury to find defendant guilty or not guilty
- 10. attorney representing the gov't in a criminal trial
- 13. authority of trial court to be first to hear a case
- 16. defendant pleads guilty to a lesser crime than originally charged
- 17. citizens that hear charges & decides if evidence is sufficient for trial
Down
- 1. explanation of evidence to be presented to be proved/disproved
- 2. hears cases about burglary, murder, DUI,drugs
- 5. questioning of the witnesses
- 6. person who brings the suit in a civil court
- 9. trial system where the judge actively gathers evidence
- 11. person that a civil or criminal suit is brought against
- 12. state attorney who defends people who cannot afford an attorney
- 14. hears cases to right a wrong, not criminal in nature
- 15. additional closing arguments to respond to statements to defense
- 18. citizens who hear evidence during a trial and give a verdict