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4. | the person accused of a crime in a criminal case |
6. | the Good __________ Rule allows for greater margin of error on the part of a police officer |
7. | person who gives testimony in a court of law |
10. | __________ Cause, sufficient evidence to support an arrest or search |
13. | term given to a less serious criminal offense |
14. | any information that a court allows a lawyer to introduce in a legal proceeding |
16. | the lawyer who presents the case for the government in a criminal case |
18. | a jury that determines if there is sufficient evidence to bring charges against a defendant |
19. | an explanation of your behavior at a given time that is credible |
23. | _________ Contendere, a plea of no contest to a criminal charge |
25. | a panel of 6-12 members who are entrusted to make the final decision in a criminal or civil case |
26. | the authority of a court |
28. | a plea ______________ means to agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge |
30. | the maximum sentence given for a gross misdemeanor violation |
32. | evidence obtained by way of an illegal ____________ search would not be usable in a court of law |