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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A receiver of stolen goods. typically This is someone who receives the stolen property for sale or distribution






2. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






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






4. 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.






5. An officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.






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






7. A legislative enactment by a municipality (e.g.' local curfew - parking violations); a local law as opposed to a state statute.






8. In practice - the formal and unanimous decision or finding made by a jury - reported to the court - and accepted by it.






9. 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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10. 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






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

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






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






14. Place any type of litter on or in land/water






15. 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.






16. All persons concerned in the commission of a crime - whether they directly commit the act constituting the offense or aid in its commission or have advised and encouraged its commission - all persons counseling - advising - or encouraging children un






17. A 'person' that direct the operation of one or more vehicles that haul people or cargo.






18. Commands the person to whom it is directed to desist or refrain from the commision or continuance of the act enjoined or to obey and execute such order as the court has seen proper to issue.






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






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. The false making or material altering - with intent to defraud - of any writing which - if genuine - might be the foundation of a legal liability






22. Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another






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






24. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






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






27. Evidence sufficient to convince the triers of fact that the party who has the burden of doing so has established its cause






28. A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses






29. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court - usually setting forth both facts and law in support of the case






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






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






32. Paved Shoulder






33. A Person who recieves personal property from another as a bailment.






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






35. The predominate appeal of the matter taken as a whole is to a prurient interest in sexual conduct involving minors.






36. 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.






37. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.






38. The fraudulent appropriation by a person for his/her own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him/her by another






39. Motor vehicle or a combination of - hat is used to haul people or property - that -Has gross combination weight rating of 26 -001 or more - including towed unit with G.V.W.are of more than 10000 pounds - Can haul 16 or more passengerss - (including d






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






41. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees






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






43. Evidence illegally obtained by police officers can-not be used against the accused in a criminal case. (Mapp v. Ohio)






44. The practical application of the scientific study of fingerprint comparisons and the classification of prints






45. Probable cause to search vehicle (Carroll v. U.S)






46. A pleading usually used by defendants in criminal cases - which literally means 'I will not contest it'.






47. From 1/2 hour before sunrise - to 1/2 hour after sunset






48. Sheriff






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






50. 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.