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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. A public offense or wrong that is forbidden by law






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






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






4. An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury - charging that a person therein named has done some act or been guilty of some omission which - by law - is a crime.






5. In Re Gault






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






7. 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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?






19. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court - usually setting forth both facts and law in support of the case






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






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






22. Roadway that is divided into at least 2 clearly marked lanes.






23. A crime of a graver nature than a misdemeanor. generally - an offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a penitentiary






24. To hold on bail for trial






25. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






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






27. An instrument used to record variations of several different body pulsations. The courts have not as yet agreed that the scientific principles of the polygraph - commonly called the lie detector - has crossed the line between the experimental and the






28. One who knowingly - voluntarily and with common intent with a principal offender - unites in the commission of a crime






29. Miranda v. Arizona






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

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31. An action Which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or personal injuries and the prevention of threatened illegal action






32. The name of a writ which issues from a court of superior jurisdiction - directed to an inferior court - commanding the performance of a particular act.






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






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






35. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.






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






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






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






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






40. Manaul - electric - or mechanical device that directs traffic to stop and to proceed.






41. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. A person who has received two previous convictions on seperate felony charges. Such a person will be adjudged a habitual criminal and may be punishable by imprisionment in the state prison for life.






48. And the following one or ones.

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






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






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