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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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1. 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






2. 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.






3. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






4. Against A Thing.

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5. Paved Shoulder






6. Any motor vehicle accident occurring entirely at a place other than on a highway.






7. A 'default' in an action of law occurs when a defendant fails to plead within the time allowed or fails to appear at the trial






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






9. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






10. A. Served by an sheriff or constable B. Directs defendant to deliver possession of certain property to the officer - who the delivers the property to the person the court has directed.






11. A public disorder or uprising. To constitute a riot - the object need not be unlawful - provided the acts are done in a manner calculated to inspire terror. The chief element in a riot is the use of force or violence to disturb public peace if accomp






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






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






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






15. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.






16. Strip of land next to the highway - at least 300 ft long - that is improved and used primarily for residences.






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. Divided - controlled access highway






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

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29. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






31. The removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another for trial or from one court to another in the same county or district






32. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings






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






34. 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.






35. Roadway that is divided into at least 2 clearly marked lanes.






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






37. 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.






38. Powers not identified belong to the states.






39. A court attendant whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to have custody of the jury






40. 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






41. Portion of a highway next to the roadway - which is distinguished by design - consruction - or marking - Area not Intended for vehicle travel.






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. Persons -Houses - papers - and effects from unreasonable searches and seizure - NO WARRANTS EXCEPT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE






49. The act of physically destroying files - records - or information; for example - upon judicial order






50. 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.