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2. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
5. less serious crime
10. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
11. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
12. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial.
14. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
15. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.

1. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
3. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
4. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
6. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
7. decision of a judge or jury
8. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
9. The government’s side in a criminal case.
13. murder and kidnapping are example of a