Across
- 3. : A formal charge for a serious criminal offence.
- 5. : The legal team representing the accused.
- 8. : A hearing to determine if there’s enough evidence for trial.
- 11. : The person charged with a criminal offence.
- 13. : Judge's recap of evidence and legal points before the verdict.
- 15. : A legal document requiring someone to appear in court.
- 16. : Type of examination conducted by the opposing counsel.
- 19. : Evidence or argument that contradicts the opposition’s case.
- 23. : The party bringing the case against the accused.
- 24. : Latin for the “guilty mind” needed for a crime.
- 28. : Group of citizens deciding the verdict.
- 29. : A type of lawyer who represents clients in court.
- 30. : Statement of guilty or not guilty.
Down
- 1. : A mini-hearing to decide on admissibility of evidence.
- 2. : Information presented to prove or disprove a fact.
- 4. : The decision of the court or jury.
- 6. : Holding the accused in custody before trial.
- 7. : A person who gives evidence in court.
- 9. : Temporary release of an accused awaiting trial.
- 10. : The punishment given after a guilty verdict.
- 12. : Judicial officer in lower courts.
- 14. : Verdict indicating the accused committed the offence.
- 17. : A legal document ordering someone to attend court.
- 18. : To temporarily suspend court proceedings.
- 20. : Request for a higher court to review a decision.
- 21. : To give evidence under oath.
- 22. : Lying under oath in a court of law.
- 25. : A written statement confirmed by oath for use in court.
- 26. : A formal accusation of a crime.
- 27. : Detention of a person by legal authority.