Across
- 3. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 5. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 7. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 11. A court case involving disputes between two parties related to money or property.
- 14. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 17. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case.
- 18. An opinion in the Supreme Court that emphasizes the majority.
- 19. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 20. Jury A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial.
Down
- 1. The basis that police must have to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 2. A less serious crime. In VA, the most misdemeanors of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
- 4. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 6. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 8. The government's side in a criminal case.
- 9. When the judicial branch interprets laws to see if a law or presidential action follows the constitution.
- 10. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 12. Warrant An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
- 13. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In VA, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence.
- 15. The lowest court in the federal system
- 16. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Determines which type of court you go to and where it's located.