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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Right to bear arms






2. One who initiates the prosecution upon which an accused is arrested or who offers or presents an accusation against the party whom he/she suspects to be guilty; also - one who takes charge of a case and performs the functions of a trial lawyer for th






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






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






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






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






7. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






8. 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






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






10. 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






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






12. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26000 or more - Can't tow more than 10000 - unless its a farm trailer. then they can tow up to 20000

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






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






15. 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






16. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






17. 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






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






19. By or on the relation of.

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20. Vehicle with or withour power - designes to be drwan and to transport persons or property: Constructed so that NO PART OF ITS WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTS ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE.






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






22. 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.






23. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






25. Private office or room of a judge






26. 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.






27. And other persons. -Commonly used to include anyone associated the named defendant in reference to the matter before he court.

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28. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection






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






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






31. A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought.






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






33. A proceeding whereby one party to an action may be informed as to facts known by other parties or witnesses






34. Divided - controlled access highway






35. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place






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






37. Sheriff






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






39. 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






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






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






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






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






44. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26 -001 or more - Combo of vehicles 26 -001 or more towing more than 10000

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






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






47. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be






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






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






50. 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