Across
- 5. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 10. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 11. when the suspected/convicted person asks that their court case be reviewed/ redone
- 14. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 15. 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.
- 16. The decision of a grand ju
- 17. The government’s side in a criminal case.
Down
- 1. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 2. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
- 3. a less serious crime, can lead up to $2500 in fines and one year in jail.
- 4. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution. Protected by the 5th (national) and the 14th (state and local) amendments.
- 6. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 7. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 8. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.
- 9. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
- 12. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 13. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.