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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. A 'default' in an action of law occurs when a defendant fails to plead within the time allowed or fails to appear at the trial






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






3. 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






4. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






5. 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.






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






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






8. The testimony of a witness not taken in open court - but in pursuance of authority given by statute or rule of court to take testimony elsewhere






9. The change of a punishment from a greater degree to a lesser degree - as from death to life imprisonment






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






11. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






12. 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.






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






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

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15. A public disorder or uprising. To constitute a riot - the object need not be unlawful - provided the acts are done in a manner calculated to inspire terror. The chief element in a riot is the use of force or violence to disturb public peace if accomp






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






17. The official record of proceedings in a trial or hearing






18. The false making or material altering - with intent to defraud - of any writing which - if genuine - might be the foundation of a legal liability






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






20. In Re Gault






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






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






23. One of the lanes on the freeway






24. A. Served by an sheriff or constable B. Directs defendant to deliver possession of certain property to the officer - who the delivers the property to the person the court has directed.






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






26. 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.






27. 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






28. Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another






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






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






31. 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.






32. A person 'advances prostitution' when - acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof - he/she knowingly causes or aids a person to engage in prostitution - procures or solicits patrons for prostitution - provides persons or promises for p






33. Against A Thing.

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






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






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






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






38. A pleading usually used by defendants in criminal cases - which literally means 'I will not contest it'.






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






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






41. No force quarterly of soldiers - permitted only in war time and in accordance with the law.






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






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






44. 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






45. A proceeding whereby property - money - or credits of a debtor - in possession of another (garnishee) - are applied to the debts of the debtor.






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






47. 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






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






49. One who knowingly - voluntarily and with common intent with a principal offender - unites in the commission of a crime






50. 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