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Police Legal Vocab
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1. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another
Right of way
decree
'Prima Face'
Alley
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
Business district
dactyloscopy
extradition
equitable action
3. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.
extortion - theft by
Race
Roadway
fence
4. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.
School crossing zone
interrogatories
Improved shoulder
expunge
5. It is recognized as an extension of the sidewalk and doesnt have to be marked on the roadway to be considered lawful.
Motion
Crosswalk
embezzlement
search warrant
6. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody
cross examination
false arrest
expunge
Garishment
7. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.
extenuation circumstances
peremptory challenge
10th Amendment
adjudication
8. A proceeding whereby property - money - or credits of a debtor - in possession of another (garnishee) - are applied to the debts of the debtor.
parole
tort
Garishment
Residence district
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.
accessory
Libel
Class 'A' dl
15ft
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
recognizance
decree
Injuction
due process
11. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances
Ethnicity
1st amendment
prosecutor
Motion
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
Court of Criminal Appeals
domicile
accessory
Statute
13. Written or Oral application for a ruling or order from the court.
Race
Motion
nightstick
mistrial
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.
testimony
14th Amendment
Fraud
Bicycle
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
Capias
Pleadings
Libel
condemnation
18. Rights not mention retained by people
Levy
double jeopardy
decree
9th Amendment
19. Strip of land next to the highway - at least 300 ft long - that is improved and used primarily for residences.
Dispose or dump
4th Amendment trial
Exclusionary Rule
Residence district
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.
Libel
Trailer
Bailee
ordinance
21. Evidence given by a competent witness - under oath; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings and other sources
testimony
Traffic control signal
Indigent/Pauper
prosecutor
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
Parties
cross examination
malice
magistrate
23. The assertion - declaration - or statement of a party to an action - made in a pleading - setting out what he/she expects to prove
false arrest
allegation
verdict
Freeway main lane
24. A suit - litigation - or action - that is either civil or criminal
recognizance
tort
Flammable liquid
cause
25. Can be issued by a clerk of the court
Commitment
Flammable liquid
Capias
Indigent/Pauper
26. The persons who are actively concerned in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.
Statute
ordinance
principles
Parties
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
'Et Al'
Urban district
demur
commutation
28. Is a order signed by a proper magistrate directing a sheriff to recieve and place in jail.
chambers
Commitment
Roadway
injunction
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
equitable action
writ
amicus curiae
Motor Vehicle Searches
30. An order or precept in writing - issued in the name of the people or of a court or judicial officer.
writ
transcript
peremptory challenge
Sequestration
31. Written questions propounded by one party and served on an adversary - who must provide answers thereto under oath.
interrogatories
commutation
Class 'A' dl
Chattel
32. Person - at least 18 yrs. old - that has the job of directing traffic in school zone.
Capias
School Crossing guard
Bicycle
Bailee
33. The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree - as from death to life imprisonment
Conservator Of Peace
advancing prostitution
peremptory challenge
commutation
34. Original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to teh justice court - and shall not exceed $500.
bail
Jurisdiction Of County Courts
double jeopardy
Traffic control signal
35. Shared culture and background - Shared language - religion and other culture patterns
Ethnicity
arraignment
crime
writ
36. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.
Truck
power of attorney
extenuation circumstances
amicus curiae
37. Greater weight of evidence - or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind - not necessarily the greater number of witnesses.
preponderance of evidence
directed verdict
bail bond
Through highway
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.
Freeway
parole
venue
verdict
39. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.
Special mobile equipment
misfeasance
state's evidence
School Crossing guard
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.
Flashing yellow light
Obscene
necessarily included offenses
Chattel
41. Sheriff
Levy
due process
Conservator Of Peace
malice
42. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment
Ethnicity
amicus curiae
Through highway
6th amendment
43. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?
4th Amendment trial
20ft
crime
Return
44. Intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.
malice
misfeasance
condemnation
Alley
45. That which - under the established rules of evidence - cannot be admitted or received into a court of law.
nolo contendere
'Et Al'
Inadmissible
Mistake 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
equitable action
expert evidence
Flashing yellow light
amicus curiae
48. Roadway that is divided into at least 2 clearly marked lanes.
Laned roadway
1st Amendment trial
probable cause
Litter
49. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place
Business district
subpoena
Default Judgement
Class 'A' dl
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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