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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Persons -Houses - papers - and effects from unreasonable searches and seizure - NO WARRANTS EXCEPT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE






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






3. The testimony of a witness not taken in open court - but in pursuance of authority given by statute or rule of court to take testimony elsewhere






4. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






10. 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.






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






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






13. The general class or type of property taken or the reason why the offense was committed. In crimes where property is taken - the motive will be the type of property taken. The specific type of property which the thief desired to acquire might include






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






19. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?






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






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






22. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.






23. A misdeed or trespass. The improper performance of some act which a person may lawfully do.






24. 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.






25. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic






26. Miranda v. Arizona






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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






31. 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.






32. Against A Thing.

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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. Document filed by the plantiff with the clerk of the court that outlines the basis of the complaint - against the defendant.






44. Every person who - after a felony has been committed - harbors - conceals - or aids a principal in such felony - with the intent that said principal may avoid or escape from arrest - trial - conviction - or punishment - having knowledge that said pri






45. 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






46. 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






47. Sheriff






48. 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.






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






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