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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution of the same crime - transaction - or omission






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






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






4. A receiver of stolen goods. typically This is someone who receives the stolen property for sale or distribution






5. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.






6. 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.






7. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26 -001 or more - Combo of vehicles 26 -001 or more towing more than 10000


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






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






10. A 'person' that direct the operation of one or more vehicles that haul people or cargo.






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






12. 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.






13. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






15. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees






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






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






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






19. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic






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






21. An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right - or in some manner to do him/her injury.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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






26. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.






27. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?






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






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






30. To hold on bail for trial






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






32. Tenn v. Garner






33. 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






34. From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.






35. 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






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






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






38. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






39. Sufficent to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebuted.


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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






49. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






50. And other persons. -Commonly used to include anyone associated the named defendant in reference to the matter before he court.