Across
- 3. explanation given by a person accused of a crime that he or she was somewhere else when the crime was committed
- 5. a matter that is secret
- 6. a lawyer in a criminal case who tries to prove that the accused person is guilty
- 8. a public official whose duty is to decide questions brought before a court
- 9. to study by close examination and questioning
Down
- 1. a person who is charged with or is guilty of doing something wrong
- 2. a person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought
- 4. a person who is thought to be guilty of something
- 7. a playful or mischievous trick