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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. Testimony - given by an accomplice or participant in a crime - tending to convict others.

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2. The practical application of the scientific study of fingerprint comparisons and the classification of prints






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. Sheriff






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

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11. To hold on bail for trial






12. Divided - controlled access highway






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






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






15. Citation issued after the original ciation usually directed to the sheriff or another county or directed to the defendant under another.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. And the following one or ones.

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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






28. 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.






29. Is an affimative defense






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






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






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






33. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






34. Value specified as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle






35. 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.






36. Tenn v. Garner






37. 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.






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






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






40. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






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






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






45. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be






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






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






48. Detailed list of articles of assests containing a designation or description of each specific article.






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






50. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic