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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another






2. The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A method of defamation expressed by print - writing - pictures - or signs. In its most general sense - any publication that is injurious to the reputation of another.






10. 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






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






12. Every person who - after a felony has been committed - harbors - conceals - or aids a principal in such felony - with the intent that said principal may avoid or escape from arrest - trial - conviction - or punishment - having knowledge that said pri






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






14. Against A Thing.

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15. 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.






16. 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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17. 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






18. Rights not mention retained by people






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






20. 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.






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






22. The questioning of witnesses in a trial or in the taking of a deposition by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness






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






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






25. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






27. Land next to and including the highway if - It's NOT IN A MUNICIPALITY AND It has HOMES OR BUSINESSES on it at intervals of less than 100ft - for at least a quarter mile






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree - as from death to life imprisonment






34. Original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to teh justice court - and shall not exceed $500.






35. Shared culture and background - Shared language - religion and other culture patterns






36. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






38. 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.






39. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.






40. Where an offense cannot be accomplished without necessarily committing another offense - the latter is a necessarily included offense. For example - every battery includes an assault. Murder includes manslaughter.






41. Sheriff






42. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






43. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?






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






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






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

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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






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






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






50. 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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