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Police Legal Vocab

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






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






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






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






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






6. Against A Thing.

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7. An erroneous or invalid trial; a trial which can not stand in law because of lack of jurisdiction - wrong drawing of jurors - or disregard of some other fundamental requisite.






8. Evidence which is not admissible under the established rules of evidence.






9. The felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another from his/her person or immediate presence and against his/her will - accomplished by means of force or fear.






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






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






12. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.






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






14. Any substance capable of generating offensive - noxious - or suffocating fumes - gasses - or vapors.






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






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






17. 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






18. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court






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






20. Right to bear arms






21. Sheriff






22. A person who brings an action; the party who complains or sues in a personal action and is so named on the record.






23. An injury or wrong committed - either with or without force - to the person or property of another






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






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






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






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






28. Go thru only with caution






29. In Re Gault






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






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






36. 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.






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






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

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






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






41. Private office or room of a judge






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. Is an affimative defense






48. By or on the relation of.

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






50. One of the lanes on the freeway