Civil and Criminal Court System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• civil law: the branch of law that deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving compensation or equitable remedies rather than criminal penalties.
• criminal law: the branch of law that deals with offenses against the state or society, prosecuted by the government, and potentially resulting in imprisonment, fines, or other penalties.
• jurisdiction: the authority of a court to hear and decide a case.
• plaintiff: the party who initiates a lawsuit in a civil case, usually seeking compensation or other remedies.
• defendant: the party who is being sued or accused in a civil or criminal case.
• trial: a formal examination of evidence and arguments before a judge or jury to determine the outcome of a case.
• judge: a public official who presides over court proceedings and ensures that trials are conducted fairly and according to the law.
• jury: a group of citizens selected to hear evidence and render a verdict in a trial.
• verdict: the decision reached by a jury or judge at the conclusion of a trial.
• evidence: information presented in court to prove or disprove facts relevant to the case.