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Legal Terminology

Across
A voluntarily, written statement of fact, confirmed by oath
Knowingly misrepresenting facts to cheat or trick
The intentional infliction of injury on another which causes amputation, disfigurement or impairs the function of any part of the body
Payment made by a defendant to victim as reimbursement for monetary losses incurred as a result of the crime
The attempted or intentional destruction of property by fire or explosion
An illegal demand for money or property under threat of harm or exposure of undesirable acts
The use of physical force or threats to compel someone to commit an act against his or her will
Charging more interest than is permitted by law for a loan of money
The judicial decision that ends a criminal proceeding by a judgment or acquittal, conviction, or dismissal of the case
Taking away by violence or fraud and persuasion
The taking of another’s money or property by one entrusted with its possession, usually through employment
Nonconsensual, unlawful contact, such as touching, beating or wounding of another
Down
A reference to a book or other source of legal authority
Finally disposing of the cause without further consideration
A serious offense carrying a penalty of incarceration from one year to life in a state prison, to the death penalty
Intentionally making a false statement under oath
One who is incapable of reform
The defendant’s formal answer to a charge
Advocating the overthrow or reform of a government by unlawful means
To return an individual to custody pending further trial, or to return a case from an appellate to a lower court for further proceedings