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Police Legal Vocab

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






2. The act of physically destroying files - records - or information; for example - upon judicial order






3. Rights not mention retained by people






4. A Person who recieves personal property from another as a bailment.






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






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

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14. The entering of a private or restricted premise with the intent to commit grand theft - petty theft - or a felony






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






16. Proceedings held to determine wheter a person has violated a lawful court order and to set punishment if viloation is found.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






23. To hold on bail for trial






24. 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






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






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






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






28. Area between the boundary lines/ right of way lines of a publicly maintained way - which is open to vehicular travel.






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. Evidence illegally obtained by police officers can-not be used against the accused in a criminal case. (Mapp v. Ohio)






35. 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.






36. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






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






38. 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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39. In practice - the formal and unanimous decision or finding made by a jury - reported to the court - and accepted by it.






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. The fraudulent appropriation by a person for his/her own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him/her by another






49. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






50. Can be issued by a clerk of the court







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