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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Decayable waste (animal/vegetable) - Non-decayable/solid waste that consist of boxes -rubber - plastic - metal - etc.






2. The predominate appeal of the matter taken as a whole is to a prurient interest in sexual conduct involving minors.






3. 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






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






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






6. Original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to teh justice court - and shall not exceed $500.






7. Testimony - given by an accomplice or participant in a crime - tending to convict others.

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






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






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






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






12. Citation issued after the original ciation usually directed to the sheriff or another county or directed to the defendant under another.






13. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






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






16. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict






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






18. Commands the person to whom it is directed to desist or refrain from the commision or continuance of the act enjoined or to obey and execute such order as the court has seen proper to issue.






19. By or on the relation of.

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






21. 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






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






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






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. To speak the truth. The phrase denoted the preliminary examination which the court may make of one presented as a witness or juror - as to his/her qualifications.






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






27. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






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






30. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it






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






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






33. A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority






34. 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.






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






36. 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






37. 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.






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






39. Rubbish - refuse - waste material - offal - paper - glass - cans - bottles - trash - debris - or any foreign substance of whatever kind or description and whether or not it is of value.






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






41. Greater weight of evidence - or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind - not necessarily the greater number of witnesses.






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






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






44. Written or Oral application for a ruling or order from the court.






45. Land next to and including the highway if - It's NOT IN A MUNICIPALITY AND It has HOMES OR BUSINESSES on it at intervals of less than 100ft - for at least a quarter mile






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






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






48. 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.






49. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney






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