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Across 4. A county official whose duty is to inquire into the cause of death 5. Parties on opposite sides in a legal dispute 6. A citizen who serves on a jury which decides the outcome of a court case 8. The legal representative of another; an attorney 9. The person being charged with a crime in a criminal case; the person answering accusations of causing another loss in a civil case 12. Knowingly telling a lie in court after having sworn to tell the truth 13. Swears in all witnesses and handles paperwork 14. A lawyer who handles the criminal case on behalf of the state 16. The degree of proof required in a civil case; a slight “tipping of the scales” in favor of one side in the case 20. The determination in a criminal case for the defendant; not enough proof to find the defendant committed to the crime 21. A court order to appear as a witness in a trial 22. When the judge disagrees with an objection made by one of the attorneys in court 25. The questioning of a witness by someone other than the person calling the witness to the stand 26. The person who decides questions of law, including ruling on objections presented by either side during a trial and instructing a jury at the close of a case; the “trier of fact” who listens equally to both sides and sometimes decides the outcome of a court case 30. The attorney representing the defendant 31. When the court case finds the defendant responsible for the plaintiff’s loss or injury in a lawsuit 32. Application in a court case made by a lawyer to obtain a rule in favor of his or her client 33. A statement made by both sides at the beginning of the trial, which gives a brief introduction of what each side intends to prove 34. The examination of a dead body to determine the reason for a person’s The examination of a dead body to determine the reason for a person’s death 35. When as attorney for one side feels the other attorney has violated a rule of evidence 36. Proof presented in court through witness testimony or exhibits

Down 1. A written statement made by a witness that is sworn to be true 2. The degree of certainty required for valid determination of the guilt of a criminal defendant 3. A requirement to prove a disputed face in court 4. An attorney’s last remarks to the jury, offering a summary of the strengths of his or her side by calling the jury’s attention to testimony and persuasive evidence 7. Willful disregard for orders made by the judge 8. Instructions given to the jury by the judge 10. When the two parties to a lawsuit agree to settle their dispute before a decision is reached in court 11. When the judge agrees with an objection that is made by one of the lawyers 15. The person who sues another for loss or injury suffered in a civil case 16. Making good, restoring, or giving something of equal value for a wrong or injury; compensation 17. Trying to show that a witness for the opposition has not been truthful in his or her testimony 18. A serious crime such as murder or rape; a crime for which a person can be sent to a state prison 19. The court official who maintains order in the courtroom, brings the jurors in and out of the jury room, seats the jurors in the jury box, and calls the court to order at the beginning of the proceedings 23. The penalty for committing a crime 24. A court decision that a person is not guilty 27. The court ruling 28. An additional argument given by the plaintiff/prosecution after the defense has presented its closing argument 29. The seat occupied by the judge in court