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Police Legal Vocab

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1. An order in writing - issued by a justice or magistrate - in the name of the state - directing an officer to search a specified house or other premise. Usually required as a condition before a legal search and seizure.






2. 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






3. 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.






4. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.






5. 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






6. Written questions propounded by one party and served on an adversary - who must provide answers thereto under oath.






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






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






9. To hold on bail for trial






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






11. A person 'advances prostitution' when - acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof - he/she knowingly causes or aids a person to engage in prostitution - procures or solicits patrons for prostitution - provides persons or promises for p






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






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






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






15. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






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






17. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






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






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






20. And the following one or ones.

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21. A decision or order of the court. a final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree which is not final.






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Divided - controlled access highway






28. An action Which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or personal injuries and the prevention of threatened illegal action






29. 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.






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






31. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






32. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances






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






34. Can be pedestrians - ridden or herded animals or vehicles.






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






36. Value specified as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle






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






38. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






46. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






48. 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






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






50. By or on the relation of.

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