This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Law & Legal has 33 clues. Answers range from 4 to 25 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
The person in charge of the courtroom, rules on objections and motions.
Sets the docket, maintains courtroom environment
Maintains court order and security
Most bills die here.
The person in charge of prosecuting a case
The plaintiff in a criminal case
One characteristic of a good law
Lying under oath
Sworn evidence given by witnesses at trial
A crime for which the penalty could be prison time, even for a first offense
The first time all of Western Europe was united under one kingdom
The key belief in our justice system
Winning a primary by less than 51% of the total vote
You enter your plea here.
This group decides if there is enough evidence to hold a trial.
This occurs when a jury can not agree on guilt or innocence.
The president's check over the legislative branch
This amendment says there is a clear succession of power if the president dies or leaves office
This group meets to work out the differences if both chambers of the legislative branch do not pass an identical bill.
This group meets after the general election to vote for the president.
This process is used to classify a witness as an expert
This is used to move the trial from where the crime took place to a new location.
This motion is filed to indicate the defendant can not participate in his own defense due to mental deficiency.
This propaganda technique uses phrases which do not mean much, but sound good coming from the candidates
This is a part of the 8th Amendment
This plea means that you do not plan to put on a defense (latin)
What exam must all people who wish to become lawyers pass?
This is an agreement entered into by the defense and prosecution where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser crime in exchange for a lighter sentence.
What qualifications are needed for a supreme court judge?
What is the only crime mentioned in the constitution?
If a defendant refuses to answer any questions on the grounds that they may incriminate him/her, this is known as
This is one of the rights in the sixth amendment
This is one reason third party candidates have trouble getting on the ballot