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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. It is recognized as an extension of the sidewalk and doesnt have to be marked on the roadway to be considered lawful.






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






3. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






4. And the following one or ones.

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5. Portion of a highway next to the roadway - which is distinguished by design - consruction - or marking - Area not Intended for vehicle travel.






6. From 1/2 hour before sunrise - to 1/2 hour after sunset






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






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






9. Place any type of litter on or in land/water






10. The introduction of rebutting evidence; the showing that the statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true; the stage of trial at which such evidence may be introduced.






11. Divided - controlled access highway






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






13. Citizens of each state are also - citizens of the U.S. state governments must adhere to the U.S. Constitution.






14. 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.






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






16. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






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






19. A direction given by the judge to the jury concerning the law of the case.






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






21. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another






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






23. Right to bear arms






24. Rubbish - refuse - waste material - offal - paper - glass - cans - bottles - trash - debris - or any foreign substance of whatever kind or description and whether or not it is of value.






25. Against A Thing.

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26. Tenn v. Garner






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






28. 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






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






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






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






32. The protection of one's person or property against some injury attempted by another. The law of 'self-defense' justifies an act done in the reasonable belief of immediate danger. When acting in justifiable self-defense - a person may not be punished






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






34. Paved Shoulder






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






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






37. Powers not identified belong to the states.






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






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

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40. To speak the truth. The phrase denoted the preliminary examination which the court may make of one presented as a witness or juror - as to his/her qualifications.






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






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






43. The felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another from his/her person or immediate presence and against his/her will - accomplished by means of force or fear.






44. Written or Oral application for a ruling or order from the court.






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






46. 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






47. The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree - as from death to life imprisonment






48. Evidence given by a competent witness - under oath; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings and other sources






49. 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.






50. One of the lanes on the freeway