Across
- 4. A mistake has been made in the trial and the defendant is set free
- 5. A security deposit which guarantees the suspect will show in court
- 8. An opinion which agrees with the majority
- 9. A court calendar
- 10. When a death penalty is issued for a murder or t reason
- 12. Grand jury hears evidence and formally charges the suspect
- 14. A jury of 12 which decides the verdict, guilty or not guilty
- 15. The necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays the charges
- 19. When someone admits guilt for a lesser charge
- 20. When a Judge decides the trial instead of a jury
Down
- 1. Confined to your own home for committing a crime
- 2. A step in the criminal case process when the suspect appears before a judge and bail is set
- 3. A court appointed attorney
- 6. Someone who represents the state in a criminal case
- 7. A jail sentence can be avoided with supervision and restrictions set by the court
- 11. When someone lies under oath they commit ____?
- 13. Sent to prison for committing a crime
- 16. a suspect enters a plea, either guilty or not guilty
- 17. Jury decision is not unanimous
- 18. A person who keeps peace in the courtroom