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Across 3. is giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor. 4. the Superior and District Court divisions are the trial court divisions that hold trials to determine the facts of cases. The superior court division consists of the superior court, which is the court with general trial jurisdiction. This court “sits” (holds court) at least twice a year in each county of the state. In the busiest counties, several sessions may be held concurrently each week. Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felonies. 7. deciding what is a right or wrong action in a reasoned, impartial manner. 8. principles by which its government operates. 9. based on an appealed case ruling, an appellate court sets precedence for future cases. 11. The Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court that was created to relieve the Supreme Court of a portion of its heavy caseload. It has fifteen judges, who sit in panels of three to hear cases. One of the judges is the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Like the Supreme Court, decides only questions of law. 13. result of custom-based laws being unified by courts in England. 15. General term used to refer to papers requesting something or responding to a request that are filed in the case, including the complaint and answer. 16. act of a federal, state legislature or local government that declares, prescribes, or commands something. specific law, expressed in writing. 17. a crime punishable by confinement for more than a year in a state prison or by a fine more than a $1000, or both. 20. the charged person is brought before a judge to determine probable cause to have the case heard by a grand jury for possible indictment (if a felony charge). This arraignment is also used to change or set any bail requirements. 22. Issued by the Clerk of Court usually at the time of filing the complaint, and is the official notice of the lawsuits. 24. The opening statement at the beginning of the trial is limited to outlining facts. This is each party's opportunity to set the basic scene for the jurors, introduce them to the core dispute(s) in the case, and provide a general road map of how the trial is expected to unfold. 25. it is everyone's duty to know the law and to conform their conduct to the law. 27. has both original and appellate jurisdiction. The most important function of the court to exercise its appellate jurisdiction over cases from lower courts. 29. The initial pleading by which a lawsuit is begun. 33. The person or entity bringing or filing. 34. a panel of eighteen citizens that is randomly drawn from the same pool as those selected for jury duty for a trial. Criminal cases are presented for a grand jury to determine if probable cause exists for the case. 35. The Supreme Court is the state’s highest court. This court has a Chief Justice and six associate justices, who sit as a body and decide cases appealed from lower courts, including from the Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court has no jury, and it makes no determinations of fact; rather, it considers only questions of law, which means resolving a party’s claim that there were errors in legal procedures or in judicial interpretation of the law in the trial court or the Court of Appeals. 38. The criminal jurisdiction of the trial courts depends on. 39. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. This is accomplished through active patrol and enforcement of N. C. State statutes and laws for motor vehicle operation. 44. main instrument for allocating powers between the people and their government. 45. Item such as a coroner's report, a weapon in a criminal case or photographs in a civil case that can help corroborate or refute the testimony of other witnesses. 46. the court of appeals have appellate jurisdiction over the district courts, certain specialized federal courts and many Federal agencies. These courts do not accept any new evidence or call witnesses. They review the trial transcripts, legal briefs and oral arguments from attorneys. There are (13) Federal Courts of Appeal. (12) of these are Circuit Courts and each is assigned a geographic area of the U. S. The thirteenth court is assigned to the federal circuit and handles appealed patent cases from district court and appeals from courts with special jurisdictions. 48. body of rules created by government regulatory agencies. 50. attorneys for both prosecution (plaintiff if civil) are allowed to strike a specific number of jurors without justification. Thisis referred to as Voir dire. 52. Among their many duties, they apprehend federal fugitives, protect the federal judiciary, operate the Witness Security Program, transport federal prisoners and seize property acquired by criminals through illegal activities. 53. Any person who breaks or enters any building with intent to commit any felony or larceny therein. 54. Magistrates hold court in both civil and criminal matters as officers of the district court under the supervisory authority of the chief district court judge. They generally are assigned by the chief district court judge to preside over “small claims "court. For criminal matters, magistrates conduct certain preliminary proceedings and are authorized to dispose of some cases by pleas of guilty or by trial. 55. occurs when a person ignores a court order or shows a lack of respect for the court. 56. examines whether the action will cause the greatest good for the greatest number of people. 57. means the defendant intended to commit the act and intended to do evil. This is a required state of mind for intent to be proven. 58. the judicial branch consist of the U. S. Supreme Court. This branch decides on the constitutionality of any statute passed by the legislative branch. This branch may also decide if an action or decision by the Executive branch exceeds the powers granted under the Constitution. If so, this action or decision is void.

Down 1. Court District divisions are the trial court divisions that hold trials to determine the facts of cases. 2. The State Bureau of Investigation is a division of the N.C. Department of Justice and assists local law enforcement with criminal investigations. 3. is the unlawful touching or forceful striking of another person using a hand, a weapon or other instrument. 5. a person who has allegedly committed a felony offense or a serious misdemeanor offense that does not meet the requirements for a person to be released on a signature summons. 6. Take, make away with or secrete, with intent to embezzle or fraudulently or knowingly and willfully misapply or convert to his own use, any money or items with monetary value. 9. an act that is punishable offense against society. 10. a person that inflicts serious injury upon another person or uses a deadly weapon. 12. To willfully set fire to or burn or cause to be burned or aid, counsel or procure the burning of any building or other structure of any type. 14. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. 18. The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. 19. The overall mission of the FBI is to uphold the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal statutes. This mission is further divided into five functional areas: Criminal Law Enforcement; Foreign Counterintelligence; Investigative and Operational Support; Law Enforcement Services; and Direction, Control, and Administration. 21. instructions that are given by the trial judge that specifically state what the defendant can be found guilty of and what the prosecution or plaintiff has to prove in order for a guilty verdict. 23. The district court has exclusive, original jurisdiction over all juvenile cases. All records of juvenile proceedings are confidential These cases concern children under the age of age of eighteen who are “undisciplined,” “abused,” “neglected”. 26. The district court is the lowest level of Federal court with general jurisdiction. This is the trial court or first to hear the dispute in the Federal system. It has the power to determine the facts and make initial determinations. It also has original jurisdiction on Federal cases that fall under the Constitution, U. S. Law and U. S. treaties and between a U. S. citizen and a foreign nation or a foreign citizen. 28. the arrested person is taken before a magistrate and based on the charge, circumstances and the offenders prior criminal record, the magistrate sets an initial bail-bond amount in order for the person charged to be released. 30. the executive branch consists of the President and the Vice President, of the United States. 31. The person or entity against which the lawsuit is brought. 32. When a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances, also called stare decisis, “let the decision stand”. 36. a police officer within the corporate limits of their city or jurisdiction and one mile outside these limits same powers that are vested to all officers by statute and common law, to enforce the laws and statutes of the State of N. C. 37. Closing arguments are each parties’ principal opportunity to remind jurors about key evidence presented and to persuade them to adopt an interpretation favorable to their position. 40. placing a false signature on a check or other document in order to deceive or deprive someone of their property. 41. The response to a civil complaint. 42. the legislative branch consist of the U. S. Senate and the U. S. House of Representatives. 43. is a French term which means “to speak the truth.” The goals of voir dire are exactly that: 1) to get potential jurors speaking about themselves, their beliefs, biases and opinions; and 2) to elicit truthful and complete answers from the potential jurors. 47. The civil jurisdiction of the trial court divisions. 49. when a person or a business uses deception to obtain money or property. 51. A declaration by a witness under oath, as that given before a court or deliberative body.