Across
- 4. the party against whom a case is filed
- 6. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 8. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 11. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 12. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In Virginia, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence.
Down
- 1. A less serious crime.
- 2. Judges of the Supreme Court.
- 3. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 5. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 7. the person who is presenting the case to the supreme court
- 9. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 10. court schedule