Across
- 3. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws
- 4. The authority to interpret and administer the law
- 9. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 10. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
- 12. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 13. A court case involving disputes between two parties
- 17. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
- 18. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 19. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
Down
- 1. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws
- 2. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case
- 5. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 6. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
- 7. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 8. The government's side in a criminal case.
- 11. A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
- 14. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 15. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit
- 16. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial. If son, they issue an indictment.