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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. 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.






2. Private office or room of a judge






3. An obligation - before a court - to do a specific thing or incur a penalty of some kind; in lieu of bond - one is entrusted to appear before the court at a later date.






4. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another






5. 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.






6. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.






7. Right to bear arms






8. 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.






9. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO






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






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






13. 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






14. Citizens of each state are also - citizens of the U.S. state governments must adhere to the U.S. Constitution.






15. 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.






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

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17. The particular county - city - or geographic area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case






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






19. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney






20. Endorsement by an officer upon a process stating what - where - when - why - how - and whom service and compliance of the commands within the process were made.






21. And wife. The phrase was formely common in case names and legal documents invovling a husband and wife jointly.

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22. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






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






24. 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






25. The introduction of rebutting evidence; the showing that the statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true; the stage of trial at which such evidence may be introduced.






26. Right to bail - Protection from excessive fines - No cruel of unusual punishment






27. Is an affimative defense






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






29. A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought.






30. 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






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






32. No force quarterly of soldiers - permitted only in war time and in accordance with the law.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. An instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney.






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






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






39. To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle other than while loading or unloading






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






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






42. To collect - gather - take up - seize - or execute on monies - real - or personal property under a lwfully issued writ.






43. 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.






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






45. A decision or order of the court. a final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree which is not final.






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






47. A suitor who - on account of poverty - is allowed to sue or defend without being chargable with cost






48. 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.






49. And the following one or ones.

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50. To file a pleading (called a demurrer) admitting the truth of the facts in the complaint or answer - but contending







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