Across
- 3. the person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint.
- 8. traditionally, an American jury is made up of 12 people who arrive at an unanious decision
- 10. charges brought on a person who openly disrespects the court or judge
- 12. evidence which helps strengthen a position
- 13. a lawyer who travels to different locations to prosecute in trials
- 14. lawyers who provide legal counsel to those who have been criminally charges and cannot otherwise obtain or pay for an attorney
- 16. usually hired directly by the person accused and from that point forward, represents the accused throughout the legal process, including trial.
- 17. not relative or related to the court case
Down
- 1. the person accused of the crime
- 2. a legal fight over the ownership of a particular piece of property
- 4. clear of a charge, find not guilty
- 5. a lawyer empowered to prosecute (bring a criminal charge against someone who is accused of doing something illegal) cases on behalf of a government and its people.
- 6. formally accused, charged
- 7. decision made based on facts of the case
- 8. a public official who hears and decides cases brought before a court of law.
- 9. a stenographer who makes a verbatim record and transcription of proceedings
- 11. a written legal order directing a person to appear in court to give a testimony
- 15. a law officer who helps to maintain order in the court