Across
- 5. the person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit
- 6. put off trail until another time
- 7. a promise to tell the truth
- 9. a reason that an attorney interrupts a witness to talk to the judge
- 12. an invalid trail
- 13. usually a petty offence, a less serious crime than a felony
Down
- 1. a written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant
- 2. a judgement of guilt against a criminal counsel legal advice; a term used to refer to lawyers in a case
- 3. in a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of crime
- 4. in a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "Guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to their charges
- 6. the law that the police believe the defendant has broken
- 8. security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usally in form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed
- 10. persons selected according to law and sworn to inquire into and declare a verdict on matters of fact
- 11. a judges office