Across
- 2. A "trial before the trial" at which the judge decides, not whether the defendant is "guilty" or "not guilty," but whether there is enough evidence to force the defendant to stand trial. (2 words)
- 4. A plea by which a defendant in a criminal prosecution accepts conviction but does not plead or admit guilt. (3 words)
- 8. Formal notice by the court obtaining jurisdiction over a person or property issued from the court of justice (3 words)
- 12. During a case, a jury will make conclusions and gain findings on the case. This may be explained as the judge's resolution. (1 word)
- 18. When the Supreme Court decides the meaning behind the constitution the provides possible rules of standards for a case. (2 words)
- 19. The first step in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought in front of the court to hear the charges and enter a plea. (1 word)
- 20. The party who brings a legal action or in whose name it is brought. The opposite of the defendant. (1 word)
- 22. This contains information that informs a person of the charges against them. They are given a formal notice that it is believed they committed a crime. (1 word)
- 23. Civil force of national or local government (responsible for the prevention of a crime in public). (1 word)
- 25. Laws created by government agencies and carried out by congress. (2 words)
- 26. A legal document that commands a person or entity to testify as a witness at a specified time and place at a trial or hearing, and/or to produce documents or other tangible objects in a legal proceeding. These documents are time-sensitive with deadlines. (1 word)
- 27. Less serious than a felony, usually fined. Not as much harm to society. (1 word)
- 28. A person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought. This is the party that is being sued. (1 word)
Down
- 1. The law the society follows that is not technically legal or enforceable. (2 words)
- 3. A person who is convicted of a crime is given a punishment. This punishment is ordered by the judge based on the jury of the judge's decision. (1 word)
- 5. An authorization issued by a judge to allow to search or detain an individual. (2 words)
- 6. the process by which the activities of an organization, particularly those regarding planning and decision making, are distributed or delegated away from a central, authoritative location or group. (1 word)
- 7. An individual who has made a crime may come clean to the judge and make an offer to have a less severe punishment. This individual may want 6 years in jail instead of 12 years. (2 words)
- 9. This law is written or passed by the legislature. (2 words)
- 10. Results in the exclusion of a potential juror without the need for any reason or explanation. A lawyer may remove a juror because they do not like the way they look. (2 words)
- 11. A jury that, despite honest attempts, is unable to reach a verdict by the required voting margin. Often will lead to a retrial of the case. (2 words)
- 13. One word for an individual making dumb choices resulting in the harm of another person. This person does not have an intention behind their decisions.
- 14. A jury, typically of twelve people, who tries the final issue of fact in civil or criminal cases and pronounces a verdict. These people are selected to participate in one single trial. (2 words)
- 15. In front of a judge, this event occurs due to a case of criminal or civil proceeding. This event may happen during the due process. (1 word)
- 16. A panel of a small group of citizens that make legal proceedings, investigate crime, and determine criminal charges based on the law. (2 words)
- 17. The jury is examined and questioned to make sure they are legitimate and trustable for the case. (2 words)
- 21. What is the name for when someone causes a serious crime? This can usually result in an extreme penalty with fines up to $25,000. (1 word)
- 24. During a court case due to the extent of the influenced media, the jury may have to be quarantined in a hotel without access to the internet to make sure this does not influence their decision. (1 word)