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Police Legal Vocab
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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.
Frisk
Fraud
embezzlement
arraignment
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.
9th Amendment
Alley
mistrial
motor vehicle non-traffic accident
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
extradition
deposition
4th Amendment
Affiant
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
Right of way
feigned accomplice
state's evidence
magistrate
5. An order or precept in writing - issued in the name of the people or of a court or judicial officer.
writ
Sidewalk
14th Amendment
Motion
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.
change of venue
Commercial Motor vehicle
parole
cause
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.
Class 'B' dl
Obscene
Park or parking
peremptory challenge
9. A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses
discovery
Freeway
Business district
3rd Amendment
10. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?
Urban district
Daytime
due process
20ft
11. Miranda v. Arizona
Right of way
Inventory
5th Amendment Trial
bail bond
12. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.
Trailer
Chattel
motor vehicle non-traffic accident
synergism
13. In practice - the formal and unanimous decision or finding made by a jury - reported to the court - and accepted by it.
Official Misconduct
accomplice
feigned accomplice
verdict
14. To hold on bail for trial
magistrate
Mistake of law
bind over
Laned roadway
15. Powers not identified belong to the states.
cross examination
extortion - theft by
10th Amendment
Malfeasance
16. Primary evidence - as distinguished from secondary evidence; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible
Shoulder
indictment
best evidence
Sequestration
17. Paved Shoulder
equitable action
Freeway
Bus
Improved shoulder
18. A legislative enactment by a federal or state body of legislators - more frequently referred to as 'a law'
motor vehicle non-traffic accident
Statute
advancing prostitution
Return
19. A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought.
Limitation
Injuction
Sidewalk
Crosswalk
20. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees
misfeasance
4th Amendment trial
nightstick
Flammable liquid
21. Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another
amicus curiae
Inventory
battery
crime
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
recognizance
Indigent/Pauper
Daytime
brief
23. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody
Exclusionary Rule
extradition
false arrest
Parties
24. Intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.
writ of possesion (Eviction)
malice
synergism
battery
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
Court of Criminal Appeals
injunction
Fraud
condemnation
26. Probable cause to search vehicle (Carroll v. U.S)
Motor Vehicle Searches
Sequestration
expert evidence
parole
27. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings
Court of Criminal Appeals
Safety Zone
robbery
4th Amendment trial
28. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court
bail
Limitation
30ft
bail bond
29. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO
misfeasance
Truck tractor
Levy
Freeway
30. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.
probable cause
Levy
cause
6th Amendment trial
31. One of the lanes on the freeway
Freeway main lane
search warrant
Licencse Ineligibility
demur
32. Temporary seizure or setting aside of specific to wich a party to a suit has claim of ownership.
amicus curiae
transcript
state's evidence
Sequestration
33. Evidence illegally obtained by police officers can-not be used against the accused in a criminal case. (Mapp v. Ohio)
Exclusionary Rule
Safety Zone
Class 'B' dl
4th Amendment
34. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?
riot
preponderance of evidence
Writ Of Possesion (Non-Eviction)
15ft
35. Go thru only with caution
Motor carrier
Alias Citation
Flashing yellow light
Official Misconduct
36. Strip of land next to the highway - at least 300 ft long - that is improved and used primarily for residences.
Highway or street
directed verdict
3rd Amendment
Residence district
37. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place
polygraph
2nd Amendment
no bill
subpoena
38. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.
Affiant
writ of possesion (Eviction)
nightstick
best evidence
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.
best evidence
Official Misconduct
indictment
corroboration evidence
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.
Writ Of Possesion (Non-Eviction)
Safety Zone
Right of way
Contempt
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.
bail bond
verdict
negligence
principles
42. Evidence sufficient to convince the triers of fact that the party who has the burden of doing so has established its cause
Sidewalk
fair preponderance
expunge
cross examination
43. The act of physically destroying files - records - or information; for example - upon judicial order
opinion evidence
expunge
Court of Criminal Appeals
2nd Amendment
44. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree; also the judgment given.
venue
adjudication
Bailee
6th Amendment trial
45. When an attorney works for client for no fee.
instruction
Pro Bono
plaintiff
Pleadings
46. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances
Litter
1st amendment
change of venue
Class 'B' dl
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
Special mobile equipment
expert evidence
Statute
Ethnicity
48. An officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.
cause
magistrate
writ of possesion (Eviction)
Bus
49. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.
5th Amendment Trial
accessory
noxious substance
School crossing zone
50. Can be pedestrians - ridden or herded animals or vehicles.
verdict
false arrest
transcript
Traffic