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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.






2. A crime of a graver nature than a misdemeanor. generally - an offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a penitentiary






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






4. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on an indictment - is equivalent to 'not found' or 'not a true bill'. It means that - in the opinion of the jury - evidence was insufficient to warrant the return of a formal charge.






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






6. A suit - litigation - or action - that is either civil or criminal






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






8. 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






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






10. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






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






14. By or on the relation of.

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






16. A motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement.






17. 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.






18. 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






19. An order or precept in writing - issued in the name of the people or of a court or judicial officer.






20. 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.






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






22. Decayable waste (animal/vegetable) - Non-decayable/solid waste that consist of boxes -rubber - plastic - metal - etc.






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






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






25. A friend of the court; one who interposes or volunteers information upon some matter of law






26. A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority






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






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






29. Go thru only with caution






30. Portion of a street that is in between the edge of the road and adjacent property line.






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






32. The commission of some act which is prohibited by law.






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






34. Sheriff






35. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






36. 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.






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






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






39. RIGHT TO BE INDICTED BY A GRAND JURY - Notice of charges - Double jeopardy - Self Incrimination - Due Process - Reasonable reimbursement for property






40. One who - under the direction of a law enforcement officer or upon his/her own initiative - pretends complicity in a crime in order to detect the perpetrator in an effort to prosecute such perpetrator. as such - there is no criminal intent on the par






41. 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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42. Primary evidence - as distinguished from secondary evidence; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible






43. 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






44. 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.






45. Common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution of the same crime - transaction - or omission






46. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






47. A person who has received two previous convictions on seperate felony charges. Such a person will be adjudged a habitual criminal and may be punishable by imprisionment in the state prison for life.






48. A motor vehicle designed to carry more than 10 or motor vehicle other than a cab






49. A mandatory or prohibitive writ issued by a court.






50. Can be issued by a clerk of the court