Across
- 6. the branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws, and punish lawbreakers.
- 8. Constitutional protection against government actions and laws
- 10. the person or company filing the complaint a civil lawsuit
- 11. an authorization by a court for police to make an arrest
- 13. a court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law
- 14. a formal charging of with a crime
- 15. The Governments side in a criminal case
Down
- 1. the authority to interpret and administer the law. determines which type of court you attend and where it's located
- 2. a court case involving disputes between two parties related to money o property
- 3. the decision of a judge or jury
- 4. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
- 5. a less serious crime. most severe cases can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine
- 7. the right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review their case
- 9. a group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there's enough evidence to bring the accuse person to trial
- 12. a person accused of a crime