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Police Legal Vocab
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1. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place
felony
robbery
malice
subpoena
2. 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.
burglary
Right of way
Urban district
mandamus
3. It is recognized as an extension of the sidewalk and doesnt have to be marked on the roadway to be considered lawful.
Crosswalk
Traffic control signal
commutation
Writ of possesion
4. A proceeding whereby property - money - or credits of a debtor - in possession of another (garnishee) - are applied to the debts of the debtor.
Libel
advancing prostitution
expert evidence
Garishment
5. To speak the truth. The phrase denoted the preliminary examination which the court may make of one presented as a witness or juror - as to his/her qualifications.
default
voir dire
interrogatories
Improved shoulder
6. 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
expert evidence
no bill
Residence district
Capias
7. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic
Official traffic control device
corroboration evidence
9th Amendment
Dispose or dump
8. 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
injunction
deposition
Urban district
Class 'A' dl
9. One who knowingly - voluntarily and with common intent with a principal offender - unites in the commission of a crime
Capias
accomplice
adjudication
subpoena
10. Steet not primarily used for hrought traffic - that provides access to building or lots
embezzlement
necessarily included offenses
assault
Alley
11. That which - under the established rules of evidence - cannot be admitted or received into a court of law.
Inadmissible
Alias Citation
ordinance
allegation
12. 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
Pro Bono
Through highway
polygraph
Truck
13. To release a person arrested or imprisoned - on security being taken - for his/her appearance in court on a specified day and place.
'In Rem'
indictment
bail
Libel
14. And wife. The phrase was formely common in case names and legal documents invovling a husband and wife jointly.
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15. Anyone under 15 Y.O.A - Anyone under 18 Y.O.A unless they comply with driver education training - Anyone proven to be addicted to certain substances.
amicus curiae
Licencse Ineligibility
self-defense
Sequestration
16. A misdeed or trespass. The improper performance of some act which a person may lawfully do.
Jurisdiction Of County Courts
best evidence
misfeasance
Parties
17. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection
motive
'Et Seq'
Commitment
Through highway
18. Citizens of each state are also - citizens of the U.S. state governments must adhere to the U.S. Constitution.
'Et Al'
chambers
amicus curiae
14th Amendment
19. Right to bail - Protection from excessive fines - No cruel of unusual punishment
'Ex Rel'
Official traffic control device
8th Amendment
Residence district
20. 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.
necessarily included offenses
opinion evidence
accomplice
default
21. Land next to and even including a highway - if it is used for business purposes. Area described as being 600ft segment - has at least 300 ft of it along the highway set up for businesses
Limitation
Litter
Freeway main lane
Business district
22. Is used to recover possession of rental property.
expert evidence
'Et Seq'
Writ of possesion
fair preponderance
23. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement
Gross combination weight rating
directed verdict
Affiant
6th Amendment
24. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?
condemnation
cause
Flashing yellow light
30ft
25. Person - at least 18 yrs. old - that has the job of directing traffic in school zone.
School Crossing guard
Bicycle
Litter
tort
26. When an attorney works for client for no fee.
extenuation circumstances
allegation
Litter
Pro Bono
27. Proceedings held to determine wheter a person has violated a lawful court order and to set punishment if viloation is found.
Contempt
mandamus
Race
Writ of possesion
28. The false making or material altering - with intent to defraud - of any writing which - if genuine - might be the foundation of a legal liability
forgery
rebuttal
Bailee
Levy
29. Right to bear arms
riot
2nd Amendment
Traffic control signal
malice
30. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it
chambers
corroboration evidence
arraignment
opinion evidence
31. Citation issued after the original ciation usually directed to the sheriff or another county or directed to the defendant under another.
1st Amendment trial
Limitation
Bailee
Alias Citation
32. Go thru only with caution
Flammable liquid
9th Amendment
Gross combination weight rating
Flashing yellow light
33. Rights not mention retained by people
10th Amendment
9th Amendment
probable cause
nightstick
34. And the following one or ones.
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35. Is an affimative defense
Mistake of law
false arrest
equitable action
'Et Al'
36. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.
Fraud
Bicycle
Right of way
preponderance of evidence
37. To hold on bail for trial
Gross combination weight rating
Traffic
discovery
bind over
38. And other persons. -Commonly used to include anyone associated the named defendant in reference to the matter before he court.
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39. Portion of a highway next to the roadway - which is distinguished by design - consruction - or marking - Area not Intended for vehicle travel.
corroboration evidence
power of attorney
Chattel
Shoulder
40. 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
Limitation
deposition
preponderance of evidence
venue
41. Allows a landlord who prevails in an eviction suit to regain possession of the premises that were in dispute.
battery
Litter
writ of possesion (Eviction)
parole
42. Judgement entered by the court upon the failure of party to plead or appear at the appointed time.
default
state's evidence
Default Judgement
Highway or street
43. A legislative enactment by a federal or state body of legislators - more frequently referred to as 'a law'
Park or parking
Statute
dissent
Laned roadway
44. The persons who are actively concerned in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.
equitable action
parole
mistrial
Parties
45. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another
Bicycle
Right of way
battery
Injuction
46. 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.
certiorari
Class 'A' dl
Official Misconduct
voir dire
47. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney
principles
due process
fence
6th Amendment
48. 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.
4th Amendment trial
rout
Flammable liquid
peremptory challenge
49. 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
4th Amendment trial
Flammable liquid
Special mobile equipment
self-defense
50. Temporary seizure or setting aside of specific to wich a party to a suit has claim of ownership.
Crosswalk
Sequestration
tort
Bus