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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






2. 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.






3. 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






4. One who - under the direction of a law enforcement officer or upon his/her own initiative - pretends complicity in a crime in order to detect the perpetrator in an effort to prosecute such perpetrator. as such - there is no criminal intent on the par






5. An order or precept in writing - issued in the name of the people or of a court or judicial officer.






6. 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.






7. By or on the relation of.

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






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






10. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?






11. Miranda v. Arizona






12. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






13. In practice - the formal and unanimous decision or finding made by a jury - reported to the court - and accepted by it.






14. To hold on bail for trial






15. Powers not identified belong to the states.






16. Primary evidence - as distinguished from secondary evidence; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible






17. Paved Shoulder






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






19. A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought.






20. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees






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






22. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court - usually setting forth both facts and law in support of the case






23. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody






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






25. 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






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






27. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings






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






29. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO






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






31. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






34. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?






35. Go thru only with caution






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






37. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place






38. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.






39. 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.






40. 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.






41. The omission to do something which a reasonable person - guided by ordinary considerations - would do; or the doing of something with a reasonable and prudent person would not do.






42. Evidence sufficient to convince the triers of fact that the party who has the burden of doing so has established its cause






43. The act of physically destroying files - records - or information; for example - upon judicial order






44. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree; also the judgment given.






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






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Can be pedestrians - ridden or herded animals or vehicles.