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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody






2. 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






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






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






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






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






7. Unlawfully obtaining property from another by threat. the threat - regardless of its nature must induce an 'oppressive condition or circumstance;' e.g. - threatening to inflict injury - or to accuse - or to expose a secret that tends to subject a per






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






9. 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






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






11. Paved Shoulder






12. The introduction of rebutting evidence; the showing that the statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true; the stage of trial at which such evidence may be introduced.






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






14. 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.






15. Miranda v. Arizona






16. 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.






17. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.






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






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






20. 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






21. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






23. Divided - controlled access highway






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






27. Intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.






28. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






29. Rights not mention retained by people






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






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






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






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






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






35. A public offense or wrong that is forbidden by law






36. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






37. To collect - gather - take up - seize - or execute on monies - real - or personal property under a lwfully issued writ.






38. Tenn v. Garner






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






40. Sheriff






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






42. Sufficent to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebuted.

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






44. A suitor who - on account of poverty - is allowed to sue or defend without being chargable with cost






45. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?






46. Shared culture and background - Shared language - religion and other culture patterns






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






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






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






50. One of the lanes on the freeway