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Police Legal Vocab

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






2. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.






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






4. Evidence which is not admissible under the established rules of evidence.






5. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






6. 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






7. One who initiates the prosecution upon which an accused is arrested or who offers or presents an accusation against the party whom he/she suspects to be guilty; also - one who takes charge of a case and performs the functions of a trial lawyer for th






8. An erroneous or invalid trial; a trial which can not stand in law because of lack of jurisdiction - wrong drawing of jurors - or disregard of some other fundamental requisite.






9. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.






10. The persons who are actively concerned in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.






11. The removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another for trial or from one court to another in the same county or district






12. Area between the boundary lines/ right of way lines of a publicly maintained way - which is open to vehicular travel.






13. Rights not mention retained by people






14. Is a order signed by a proper magistrate directing a sheriff to recieve and place in jail.






15. One who knowingly - voluntarily and with common intent with a principal offender - unites in the commission of a crime






16. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances






17. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






18. Evidence illegally obtained by police officers can-not be used against the accused in a criminal case. (Mapp v. Ohio)






19. RIGHT TO BE INDICTED BY A GRAND JURY - Notice of charges - Double jeopardy - Self Incrimination - Due Process - Reasonable reimbursement for property






20. A decision or order of the court. a final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree which is not final.






21. Probable cause to search vehicle (Carroll v. U.S)






22. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it






23. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






24. Private office or room of a judge






25. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court






26. A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses






27. A friend of the court; one who interposes or volunteers information upon some matter of law






28. It is recognized as an extension of the sidewalk and doesnt have to be marked on the roadway to be considered lawful.






29. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






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






31. Paved Shoulder






32. A public disorder or uprising. To constitute a riot - the object need not be unlawful - provided the acts are done in a manner calculated to inspire terror. The chief element in a riot is the use of force or violence to disturb public peace if accomp






33. An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right - or in some manner to do him/her injury.






34. Anyone under 15 Y.O.A - Anyone under 18 Y.O.A unless they comply with driver education training - Anyone proven to be addicted to certain substances.






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






36. The particular county - city - or geographic area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case






37. An original writ commanding judges or officers of inferior courts to certify or to return records of proceedings in a cause for judicial review






38. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?






39. Any motor vehicle accident occurring entirely at a place other than on a highway.






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






41. And other persons. -Commonly used to include anyone associated the named defendant in reference to the matter before he court.

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42. Against A Thing.

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43. An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury - charging that a person therein named has done some act or been guilty of some omission which - by law - is a crime.






44. A motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement.






45. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






47. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






48. A 'person' that direct the operation of one or more vehicles that haul people or cargo.






49. Steet not primarily used for hrought traffic - that provides access to building or lots






50. Motor vehicle or a combination of - hat is used to haul people or property - that -Has gross combination weight rating of 26 -001 or more - including towed unit with G.V.W.are of more than 10000 pounds - Can haul 16 or more passengerss - (including d







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