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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances






7. Can be pedestrians - ridden or herded animals or vehicles.






8. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






9. The false making or material altering - with intent to defraud - of any writing which - if genuine - might be the foundation of a legal liability






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






11. 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






12. 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.






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






14. Evidence of what the witness thinks or believes in regard to facts in dispute - as distinguished from his/her personal knowledge of the facts; not admissible except (under certain limitations) in the case of experts.






15. A public offense or wrong that is forbidden by law






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






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






18. A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses






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






20. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






21. Is an affimative defense






22. A pleading usually used by defendants in criminal cases - which literally means 'I will not contest it'.






23. 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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court






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






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






34. Sheriff






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






36. 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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37. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees






38. 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






39. Go thru only with caution






40. Common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution of the same crime - transaction - or omission






41. Testimony - given by an accomplice or participant in a crime - tending to convict others.

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42. The fraudulent appropriation by a person for his/her own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him/her by another






43. A motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement.






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






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






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






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






48. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






50. 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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