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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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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






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.






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






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






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.






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






7. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic






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






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






10. Steet not primarily used for hrought traffic - that provides access to building or lots






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






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






13. To release a person arrested or imprisoned - on security being taken - for his/her appearance in court on a specified day and place.






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.






16. A misdeed or trespass. The improper performance of some act which a person may lawfully do.






17. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection






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






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






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.






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






22. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






23. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






24. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?






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






26. When an attorney works for client for no fee.






27. Proceedings held to determine wheter a person has violated a lawful court order and to set punishment if viloation is found.






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






29. Right to bear arms






30. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it






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






32. Go thru only with caution






33. Rights not mention retained by people






34. And the following one or ones.

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35. Is an affimative defense






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






37. To hold on bail for trial






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.






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






41. Allows a landlord who prevails in an eviction suit to regain possession of the premises that were in dispute.






42. Judgement entered by the court upon the failure of party to plead or appear at the appointed time.






43. A legislative enactment by a federal or state body of legislators - more frequently referred to as 'a law'






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






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






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.






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






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.






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






50. Temporary seizure or setting aside of specific to wich a party to a suit has claim of ownership.