Across
- 2. Done by a district attorney, deciding whether to charge a person with a crime
- 4. Done by police, taking a person into custody
- 8. This amendment states that right of the people be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures
- 9. Done by a Judge, before trial, the defendant appears in court and enters a plea
- 10. Done between a defense attorney and a prosecutor, usually for a charge reduction
- 11. Done by a judge, of found guilty determines punishment
- 12. Done by police, where evidence is gathered to support an arrest
- 14. In a criminal case, you do not have to be a witness against yourself
- 15. Done by grand jury or prosecutor, required when processing a capital offense
- 17. Describes the legal obligation of all states. These words have their central promise an assurance that all levels of American government must operate within the law
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- 1. The steps taken from period of investigation to the trial
- 3. Refers to a period of temporary custody prior to trial
- 5. Amount of money paid by defendant to ensure they will show up for a trial
- 6. Determine whether enough evidence exists to move forward with criminal charges
- 7. Used by police officers to make you aware of your rights upon arrest
- 13. To speak the truth
- 16. Done by judge or jury, with a prosecutor and a defense attorney participating for a conviction