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4. the branch of law that deals with crimes and their punishments, including offenses against public order, individuals, or property.
5. the obligation to provide evidence to prove a claim or accusation in a legal case.
7. an order from a higher court asking a lower court to send the records of a case for review.
9. a written document that presents the facts, legal arguments, and evidence supporting a case in court.
11. a minor crime, typically punishable by a small fine or short-term imprisonment.
12. the person or party accused of wrongdoing in a court case.

1. the legal team responsible for presenting evidence and arguments to prove that the defendant committed a crime in a criminal case.
2. the person or party who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a civil case.
3. the branch of law that deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving rights, contracts, or property, rather than criminal offenses.
6. a serious crime, usually punishable by a long prison sentence or even death.
8. a formal charge or accusation that a person has committed a crime, issued by a grand jury.
10. a group of citizens who review evidence to decide if there is enough to charge someone with a crime and proceed to trial.