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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Oral or written statements made to the court presenting the claims and defenses of the parites






2. Against A Thing.

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3. The general class or type of property taken or the reason why the offense was committed. In crimes where property is taken - the motive will be the type of property taken. The specific type of property which the thief desired to acquire might include






4. Tenn v. Garner






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The official record of proceedings in a trial or hearing






13. Go thru only with caution






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






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






16. 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






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






19. Written questions propounded by one party and served on an adversary - who must provide answers thereto under oath.






20. Right to bear arms






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. Rights not mention retained by people






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






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






29. A suitor who - on account of poverty - is allowed to sue or defend without being chargable with cost






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






31. Sufficent to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebuted.

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






33. 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.






34. An order in writing - issued by a justice or magistrate - in the name of the state - directing an officer to search a specified house or other premise. Usually required as a condition before a legal search and seizure.






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






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






37. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on an indictment - is equivalent to 'not found' or 'not a true bill'. It means that - in the opinion of the jury - evidence was insufficient to warrant the return of a formal charge.






38. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






40. Document filed by the plantiff with the clerk of the court that outlines the basis of the complaint - against the defendant.






41. A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority






42. 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






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






44. A preportory stage to a riot. A rout is necessary for a riot to occur. When a lawful assembly begins to move towards the execution of an unlawful propose - but before any acts of violence or disorder occur - a rout has been committed.






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






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






47. Powers not identified belong to the states.






48. Any substance capable of generating offensive - noxious - or suffocating fumes - gasses - or vapors.






49. In Re Gault






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