Across
- 2. Some proof of wrongdoing, it must be more than a hunch
- 3. If a juror says or otherwise expresses a bias
- 5. Argues the facts that came our during the case, again prosecution goes first
- 6. Attorneys question potential people and may dismiss them by challenges for cause or peremptory challenges
- 7. This amendment protects from cruel and unusual punishment
- 9. Law that is the result of judicial interpretation of legislative law
- 10. This amendment protects free speech, assembly, petition, religion and press
- 13. Where the members of the jury meet privately to discuss the facts heard from testimony in order to render a verdict
- 17. The standard that must be met by the prosecution's evidence in a criminal trial
- 18. Law written by a legislative body and passed by vote
- 19. why you should serve on a jury
Down
- 1. dismissing a juror- no reason is required
- 4. Prosecution goes first then defense, in explaining their objective for the case
- 8. Judge reads these to the jury in order to guide them to the next step of the trial
- 11. Sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed
- 12. This amendment ensures a person the right to a speedy trial
- 14. Defined as the duty placed upon a party to prove or disprove a disputed face (three words)
- 15. A legal document issued by a judge that authorizes the police to conduct a search
- 16. Criminal and civil trials, type of jury that decides guilt or innocence or liability and damages