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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






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






5. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






6. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






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






10. A friend of the court; one who interposes or volunteers information upon some matter of law






11. Evidence of what the witness thinks or believes in regard to facts in dispute - as distinguished from his/her personal knowledge of the facts; not admissible except (under certain limitations) in the case of experts.






12. 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






13. An instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney.






14. An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury - charging that a person therein named has done some act or been guilty of some omission which - by law - is a crime.






15. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.






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






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






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






20. Sheriff






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






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






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






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






25. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody






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






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


28. 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.






29. 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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. Probable cause to search vehicle (Carroll v. U.S)






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






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






37. Offense that is an intentional or knowing violation of a law committed by a public servant while acting in an official capacity as a public servant.






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. An unlawful attempt - coupled with a present ability - to commit a violent injury on the person of another






44. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






45. 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.






46. The questioning of witnesses in a trial or in the taking of a deposition by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness






47. 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






48. 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






49. Against A Thing.


50. 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.