Gathering Evidence

Your honor, I present this puzzle as exhibit a.
A mystery-themed crossword filled with legal terms, detective jargon, and clever wordplay for armchair sleuths.
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Across

  • 1A
    The Importance of Being ___
  • 6A
    Like cell phone footage of an incident, say
  • 8A
    Replicate, as a signature on a forged document
  • 10A
    The staging of a crime scene, perhaps
  • 11A
    Speak for a client in court
  • 14A
    Of a feathered informant?
  • 15A
    Bugs and wiretaps, for instance
  • 17A
    Came up, as a new lead
  • 18A
    Take the stand

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  • 1D
    Private investigator's moniker, perhaps?
  • 2D
    Courtroom exhibits, collectively
  • 3D
    Where X marks the spot, perhaps
  • 4D
    Barely perceptible sign left behind
  • 5D
    Like a watchdog on duty
  • 7D
    Serve time to make things right, say
  • 9D
    First word in a 1983 Bond title
  • 11D
    System that might detect a getaway vehicle
  • 12D
    Crucial turning point in a case
  • 13D
    Bring up, as an objection in court
  • 16D
    Snoop around for clues