Across
- 3. Lawyer who defends the accused person in a trial.
- 5. Another name for a lawyer.
- 7. Something that gives a sign or proof of something.
- 11. Evidence that a witness gives to the court of law.
- 12. To examine for the purpose of discrediting the witness’ testimony.
- 14. A formal accusation initiating a criminal case.
- 15. Agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant that the defendant will plead guilty for a lesser offense to avoiding having to stand trial for a more serious offense.
- 16. Jury to examine grounds for trial.
- 17. Somebody who initiates a legal prosecution.
- 20. A form of authorization.
Down
- 1. To spend until a later stated time.
- 2. The reason for doing something or behaving in a specific way.
- 4. a writ issued to bring a party before a court to prevent unlawful restraint.
- 6. In a criminal action, the person or party accused of an offense.
- 8. A law that defines crimes against the public order.
- 9. The responsibility of proving a case or argument, especially in a court of law.
- 10. The finding or answer of a jury given to the court concerning a matter submitted to their judgement.
- 13. Not partial or biased.
- 18. Isolate from outside influences during a trial.
- 19. People deciding a legal case.
- 20. Someone who gives evidence after seeing or hearing something.