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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






2. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.






3. Common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution of the same crime - transaction - or omission






4. To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle other than while loading or unloading






5. Person - at least 18 yrs. old - that has the job of directing traffic in school zone.






6. In criminal practice - bringing a prisoner to the bar of the court to answer to a criminal charg






7. A. Served by an sheriff or constable B. Directs defendant to deliver possession of certain property to the officer - who the delivers the property to the person the court has directed.






8. Testimony - given by an accomplice or participant in a crime - tending to convict others.


9. Miranda v. Arizona






10. And wife. The phrase was formely common in case names and legal documents invovling a husband and wife jointly.


11. When an attorney works for client for no fee.






12. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






13. The release of a person from a penal institution prior to expiration of the maximum period of imprisonment; a conditional release from prison subject to return upon violation.






14. A suit - litigation - or action - that is either civil or criminal






15. Testimony given in relation to some scientific - technical - or professional matter by experts; i.e. - persons qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training - skill - or familiarity with the subject






16. All persons concerned in the commission of a crime - whether they directly commit the act constituting the offense or aid in its commission or have advised and encouraged its commission - all persons counseling - advising - or encouraging children un






17. Strip of land next to the highway - at least 300 ft long - that is improved and used primarily for residences.






18. Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another






19. Greater weight of evidence - or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind - not necessarily the greater number of witnesses.






20. The legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without his/her consent - but upon the award and payment of just compensation






21. That which - under the established rules of evidence - cannot be admitted or received into a court of law.






22. One of the lanes on the freeway






23. Persons -Houses - papers - and effects from unreasonable searches and seizure - NO WARRANTS EXCEPT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE






24. Every person who - after a felony has been committed - harbors - conceals - or aids a principal in such felony - with the intent that said principal may avoid or escape from arrest - trial - conviction - or punishment - having knowledge that said pri






25. A motor vehicle designed to carry more than 10 or motor vehicle other than a cab






26. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






27. A legislative enactment by a federal or state body of legislators - more frequently referred to as 'a law'






28. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney






29. An instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney.






30. Temporary seizure or setting aside of specific to wich a party to a suit has claim of ownership.






31. To collect - gather - take up - seize - or execute on monies - real - or personal property under a lwfully issued writ.






32. The official record of proceedings in a trial or hearing






33. The assertion - declaration - or statement of a party to an action - made in a pleading - setting out what he/she expects to prove






34. Judgement entered by the court upon the failure of party to plead or appear at the appointed time.






35. A suitor who - on account of poverty - is allowed to sue or defend without being chargable with cost






36. The commission of some act which is prohibited by law.






37. Any substance capable of generating offensive - noxious - or suffocating fumes - gasses - or vapors.






38. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection






39. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.






40. A legislative enactment by a municipality (e.g.' local curfew - parking violations); a local law as opposed to a state statute.






41. Allows a landlord who prevails in an eviction suit to regain possession of the premises that were in dispute.






42. An officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.






43. Intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.






44. Offense that is an intentional or knowing violation of a law committed by a public servant while acting in an official capacity as a public servant.






45. A mandatory or prohibitive writ issued by a court.






46. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






47. To file a pleading (called a demurrer) admitting the truth of the facts in the complaint or answer - but contending






48. The testimony of a witness not taken in open court - but in pursuance of authority given by statute or rule of court to take testimony elsewhere






49. Unlawfully obtaining property from another by threat. the threat - regardless of its nature must induce an 'oppressive condition or circumstance;' e.g. - threatening to inflict injury - or to accuse - or to expose a secret that tends to subject a per






50. A misdeed or trespass. The improper performance of some act which a person may lawfully do.