4.2 Forensic Vocab Crossword

_____ Law is written law established by a body of legislature or by a single legislature
A _____ of Law is any act that fails to abide by existing law
Having the quality or function of probing or demonstrating something, affording proof or evidence
_____ Cause is defined as reasonable grounds for making a search, pressing charges, etc.
A minor wrongdoing; a less serious offense than a felony
A violation of an administrative regulation, an ordinance, a municipal code, and often a state or local traffic rule
To formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
The report of another person's words by a witness, usually disallowed as evidence in a court of law
A _____ jury is a jury, typically twenty-three jurors, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trail
A crime, typically violent, regarded as more serious than minor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than a year or death
_____ Law is the system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes
_____ Law is the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community
_____ Law is the law established by the outcome of former cases
A procedure at a jail or police station following an arrest in which information regarding the arrest is entered in the police register
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
The call or bringing someone before a court to answer a criminal charge