Across
- 4. jurisdiction authority to review decisions by lower courts
- 7. process of law the fair application of the law to one's case (being treated fairly by the government)
- 8. person filing a complaint in a civil court case
- 10. not in accord with the constitution
- 12. money or property given to a court to guarantee a person will appear for their trial
- 14. case a case in which a person is accused of breaking the law
- 16. the decision in a court trial
- 18. when an accused person appears in court to enter a plea
- 20. serious crimes
- 21. House of Delegates The lower house in Virginia’s law making branch
- 24. cause the reason to believe someone has committed a crime
- 25. minor crimes
Down
- 1. review the power of the supreme court to determine if a law is constitutional
- 2. the accused says whether he/she is guilty or not guilty
- 3. General Assembly The legislative branch in Virginia it is bicameral
- 5. Governor 2nd in command of the state executive branch, takes over for the governor if necessary
- 6. a court document for arrest or to search a person's property
- 9. Lower court judge
- 11. case a case involving a dispute over money or property
- 13. a court order requiring a person to appear in court
- 15. jurisdiction authority to hear a case the first time
- 17. Person under 18 years of age
- 18. General Represents the State in all legal matters. Takes over if something happens to the governor or Lt. governor
- 19. Head of the state executive branch
- 22. ask for a review of the court's decision
- 23. Senate The upper house in Virginia’s law making branch