a. Intermediate federal appellate courts

b. The highest court in the U.S. that hears final appeals in cases involving federal law

c. A defense that claims the defendant’s criminal conduct was justified by overwhelming circumstances

d. Attorneys who represent the legal rights of persons accused in criminal or civil proceedings

e. Salaried attorney paid by the government to represent indigent persons charged with crimes

f. A meeting of the prosecutor, the defendant, the defense attorney, and the judge to discuss a plea before the trial takes place

g. The prosecution, defense counsel, judges, & other courtroom personnel

h. Method handling complaints outside the judicial process through a mediator appointed by the court

i. A program where prosecutors intervene in all disorderly behavior that affects the quality of life in neighborhoods

j. Decentralized courts that respond to neighborhood conditions using citizen advisory committees, volunteers, and teen court

k. The perspective which views the repression of criminal conduct as the most important function of the criminal justice system

l. Competent representation by a defense attorney

m. Laws that subject multiple offenders to period of incarceration ranging up to life imprisonment, on the grounds that such person must be physically separated from society

n. Requirements that certain penalties be imposed upon conviction

o. Laws under which conviction of a third felony results in an extended sentence

p. Federal trial courts of general jurisdiction

q. Cases that do not result in a conviction

r. An agreement by a prosecutor to press a less serious charge, drop some charges, or recommend a less severe sentence, in return for a guilty plea

s. A diversion program where a prosecutor suspends prosecution of a case pending the fulfillment of special conditions by the defendant

t. The process which entitles suspects to review certain information gathered by the prosecutor

u. Sentences based on average past sentences for various combinations of offenders and offenses

v. A court-authorized postponement of a case

w. The perspective that considers preservation of individuals liberties to be the most important function of the criminal justice system

x. Fixed sentences for offenders convicted of certain types of crimes

y. Sentencing system used by judges where fixed terms of incarceration are given that cannot be altered by a parole board

z. Elected or appointed officials who present the community in bringing charges against an accused person

AA. Sentencing system where a judge uses his discretion for imposing the maximum and minimum amount of time to be served, which can be altered by a parole board

BB. Physically restraining an offender, usually by incarceration, to prevent further criminal behavior

CC. Incarceration of potential high-rate offenders for a longer period to reduce crime

DD. A defense that claims the defendant’s criminal conduct should be excused because he/she cannot be held responsible for it.

EE. The decision made by the prosecutor not to press charges