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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. To hold on bail for trial






2. The entering of a private or restricted premise with the intent to commit grand theft - petty theft - or a felony






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






4. Right to bear arms






5. 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






6. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.






7. A person 'advances prostitution' when - acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof - he/she knowingly causes or aids a person to engage in prostitution - procures or solicits patrons for prostitution - provides persons or promises for p






8. Shared culture and background - Shared language - religion and other culture patterns






9. The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other






10. A proceeding whereby property - money - or credits of a debtor - in possession of another (garnishee) - are applied to the debts of the debtor.






11. Go thru only with caution






12. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26 -001 or more - Combo of vehicles 26 -001 or more towing more than 10000

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13. 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






14. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26000 or more - Can't tow more than 10000 - unless its a farm trailer. then they can tow up to 20000

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






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






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






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






19. Oral or written statements made to the court presenting the claims and defenses of the parites






20. An obligation - before a court - to do a specific thing or incur a penalty of some kind; in lieu of bond - one is entrusted to appear before the court at a later date.






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






22. Manaul - electric - or mechanical device that directs traffic to stop and to proceed.






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






24. Original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to teh justice court - and shall not exceed $500.






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






26. A Person who recieves personal property from another as a bailment.






27. In Re Gault






28. 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






29. The predominate appeal of the matter taken as a whole is to a prurient interest in sexual conduct involving minors.






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






31. An action Which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or personal injuries and the prevention of threatened illegal action






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






33. Decayable waste (animal/vegetable) - Non-decayable/solid waste that consist of boxes -rubber - plastic - metal - etc.






34. 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.






35. An unlawful attempt - coupled with a present ability - to commit a violent injury on the person of another






36. A person who has received two previous convictions on seperate felony charges. Such a person will be adjudged a habitual criminal and may be punishable by imprisionment in the state prison for life.






37. Law in its regular course of administration through the courts of justice. the guarantee of due process requires that every person have the protection of a fair trial






38. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






40. Portion of a street that is in between the edge of the road and adjacent property line.






41. Vehicle with or withour power - designes to be drwan and to transport persons or property: Constructed so that NO PART OF ITS WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTS ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE.






42. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






43. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






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






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






47. 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






48. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.






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






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







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