Across
- 2. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 6. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 8. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 11. A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
- 12. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
- 13. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 14. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
Down
- 1. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts.
- 3. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
- 4. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 5. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 7. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 8. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 9. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 10. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.