Across
- 1. A request made to the court to take a specific action.
- 3. A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and determine a verdict in a trial.
- 6. A legal practice with multiple attorneys
- 8. Courts determine guilt or innocence in criminal matters and impose appropriate penalties.
- 12. A government-appointed attorney who represents individuals who cannot afford to hire their lawyer
- 13. A government attorney who represents the state or government in criminal cases
- 16. A legal professional who represents clients in court proceedings.
- 18. A written statement made under oath.
- 19. A legal document that orders a defendant to appear in court.
- 20. Courts that hear evidence and determine guilt or innocence in criminal cases, or liability and damages in civil cases
Down
- 2. Courts issue orders to enforce judgments, decrees, and other legal decisions.
- 4. A law office operated by a single attorney
- 5. The initial document filed by a plaintiff to start a lawsuit.
- 7. A response filed by a defendant to a complaint.
- 9. The highest court in a jurisdiction, which has the power to review and overturn decisions made by lower courts.
- 10. The court presiding officer who oversees trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- 11. A legal professional who represents clients in court.
- 14. Courts hear and decide disputes between individuals, organizations, or the government.
- 15. An officer of the court who maintains order in the courtroom, serves legal documents and escorts prisoners.
- 17. The final decision of a court in a case.