Across
- 7. Legal rights owed to every citizen in the justice system
- 8. Laws dealing with crimes against the state
- 11. Court step where defendant enters a plea
- 12. Legal disputes between individuals or groups, often about money or property
- 13. Length of time a judge serves before re-election or reappointment
- 16. The process of selecting judges in Georgia
- 17. Court that reviews cases from lower courts in Georgia
- 18. Applying laws fairly and ensuring justice in the courts
- 19. Group of citizens deciding if formal charges should be filed
- 20. Judge determines punishment after conviction
- 22. Agreement to plead guilty for a lighter sentence
- 23. Whether a law agrees with the state or U.S. Constitution
- 24. The state bringing charges in a criminal case
- 25. Explaining the meaning and application of laws
Down
- 1. Determines if there is enough evidence for trial
- 2. Highest court in Georgia’s judicial branch
- 3. Final decision of guilt or innocence made by a judge or jury
- 4. A judge selected rather than elected
- 5. Person accused in a civil or criminal case
- 6. Power of the courts to rule laws or government actions unconstitutional
- 9. When a suspect is taken into custody
- 10. Branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice
- 14. Person or group bringing a civil case
- 15. Official record of an arrest
- 21. Judge explains charges, rights, and sets bail