Wrongful Convictions

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  1. 3. A formal statement made by a defendant in court, declaring guilt or innocence regarding the charges
  2. 4. Pertaining to judges, courts, or the administration of justice within the legal system
  3. 6. The formal decision made by a judge or jury on the outcome of a case, determining guilt, innocence, or liability
  4. 8. The argument, strategy, or evidence presented by a defendant and their legal team to challenge the prosecution's case
  5. 10. A written statement sworn or affirmed to be true, often used as evidence in court
  6. 11. A legal judgment in which a person accused of a crime is found not guilty by a judge or jury
  7. 14. A formal setting where legal disputes are heard and resolved by a judge or jury
  8. 16. The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual accused of breaking the law, often representing the state or government in criminal cases
  9. 18. A professional who practices law, representing and advising clients in legal matters
  10. 19. A legal finding or admission that a person has committed a criminal offense
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  1. 1. The unlawful killing of another person with intent or malice aforethought
  2. 2. A legal process where a decision made by a lower court is reviewed by a higher court to determine if there were errors in the application of the law or procedural fairness
  3. 4. A group of citizens selected to hear a trial and determine the verdict based on the evidence presented
  4. 5. Referring to the original inhabitants of a region, often used to describe communities with deep historical ties to their land, such as the Métis people in Canada
  5. 7. Legal or moral entitlements that individuals have, such as the right to a fair trial or the right to legal representation
  6. 9. Information, objects, or testimony presented in court to support or challenge claims about facts in a case
  7. 12. A formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty of a criminal offense after a trial or plea
  8. 13. A legal document ordering an individual to appear in court or produce documents or evidence as part of a legal proceeding
  9. 15. The act of clearing someone from blame or fault, particularly after being wrongfully convicted of a crime
  10. 17. The punishment imposed by a court on a person who has been convicted of a crime, which may include imprisonment, fines, or community service