Across
- 2. Temporary holding of a person by law enforcement, often before formal charges are filed. (1 word)
- 4. Law enforcement personnel responsible for making an arrest. (2 words)
- 5. Official document detailing an individual’s history of arrests and charges. (2 words)
- 9. Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. (2 words)
- 12. Sufficient reason for law enforcement to believe a person has committed a crime, justifying their arrest. (2 words)
- 15. Questioning of a suspect by law enforcement to obtain information, often conducted after arrest. (1 word)
- 16. The rights to remain silent and have an attorney present, read to a person upon arrest to protect against self-incrimination. (2 words)
- 17. Administrative process where arrested individuals are formally recorded into the criminal justice system. (1 word)
- 18. Limited pat-down search for weapons conducted by law enforcement during an arrest for officer safety. (1 word)
- 19. Legal document authorizing law enforcement to search a specific location for evidence related to a crime. (2 words)
- 20. Questioning by law enforcement when a person is deprived of their freedom of action in a significant way. (2 words)
Down
- 1. Constitutional right for a person in custody to have legal representation during questioning or legal proceedings. (2 words)
- 3. Legal action requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or court. (2 words)
- 6. Protection against being tried twice for the same offense, safeguarding individuals from multiple prosecutions. (2 words)
- 7. Presentation of potential suspects to a witness to identify the perpetrator. (1 word)
- 8. Holding a defendant without bail when they pose a threat to public safety or are a flight risk. (2 words)
- 10. Court-issued document authorizing the arrest of a specific person based on evidence of criminal activity. (2 words)
- 11. Legal search of an arrested person and their immediate surroundings for weapons or evidence. (4 words)
- 13. Emergency situations allowing law enforcement to conduct a search without a warrant. (2 words)
- 14. Documentation of details related to an individual’s arrest, including charges and personal information. (2 words)
