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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. 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






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






3. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






4. By or on the relation of.

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






6. 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






7. Right to bear arms






8. To release a person arrested or imprisoned - on security being taken - for his/her appearance in court on a specified day and place.






9. 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.






10. Powers not identified belong to the states.






11. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






12. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.






13. 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.






14. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






15. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Steet not primarily used for hrought traffic - that provides access to building or lots






26. 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.






27. A legislative enactment by a municipality (e.g.' local curfew - parking violations); a local law as opposed to a state statute.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Paved Shoulder






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






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






40. 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






41. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree; also the judgment given.






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






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






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






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






46. Evidence given by a competent witness - under oath; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings and other sources






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






48. 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.






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






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