Across
- 2. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
- 5. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 6. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
- 8. a less serious crime
- 11. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 13. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
- 15. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
Down
- 1. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 3. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
- 4. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 7. The decision of a judge or jury.
- 9. A serious crime such as kidnapping or murder.
- 10. A court case involving disputes between two parties
- 12. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
- 14. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.