Judicial Words and Terms

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Across
  1. 4. The authority to administer the law.
  2. 7. The side of a court case that is being accused.
  3. 11. The first court to hear a case.
  4. 13. The person/company filing a complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  5. 15. A minor crime.
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  1. 1. A formal accusation or being brought to court without having broke the law.
  2. 2. Constitutional protection against unfair trials/laws.
  3. 3. The power of the Supreme Court to determine if a law or presidential action is unconstitutional.
  4. 5. A very serious crime.
  5. 6. A case that is issued when there is a dispute over money/property between two people.
  6. 8. A case that is issued when someone breaks a criminal law.
  7. 9. The branch of government that specializes in justice.
  8. 10. The accusing side of the court.
  9. 12. The right of a convicted persons to review his/her case.
  10. 14. The decision of a judge/jury.