Across
- 4. Money or property given to the court for the temporary release of a defendant, to ensure that the defendant will return to court
- 8. Testimony, documents or objects presented at a trial to prove a fact
- 9. Release from incarceration after serving part of a sentence.
- 10. A plea in a criminal case that allows the defendant to be convicted without admitting guilt for the crime charged.
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- 1. A person who hears and decides cases for the courts.
- 2. A lawsuit or action in a court.
- 3. An accused person's answer to a criminal charge. For example: not guilty; guilty; no contest.
- 5. Testimony given by a witness who tells second or third hand information.
- 6. Money a party receives as compensation for a legal wrong.
- 7. To be found guilty of committing a crime.