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Police Legal Vocab

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






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






3. 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.






4. The surrender by one state to another of an individual accused or convicted of an offense outside its own territory and within the territorial jurisdiction of the other






5. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court - usually setting forth both facts and law in support of the case






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






7. 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.






8. Divided - controlled access highway






9. An injury or wrong committed - either with or without force - to the person or property of another






10. 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.






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






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






13. Right to bail - Protection from excessive fines - No cruel of unusual punishment






14. 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






15. To hold on bail for trial






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






22. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.






23. The removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another for trial or from one court to another in the same county or district






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Private office or room of a judge






30. 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.






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






32. Motor vehicle or a combination of - hat is used to haul people or property - that -Has gross combination weight rating of 26 -001 or more - including towed unit with G.V.W.are of more than 10000 pounds - Can haul 16 or more passengerss - (including d






33. In criminal practice - bringing a prisoner to the bar of the court to answer to a criminal charg






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






35. The legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without his/her consent - but upon the award and payment of just compensation






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






37. Powers not identified belong to the states.






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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