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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO






2. 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






3. The predominate appeal of the matter taken as a whole is to a prurient interest in sexual conduct involving minors.






4. 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






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






7. Tenn v. Garner






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. The introduction of rebutting evidence; the showing that the statements of witnesses as to what occurred are not true; the stage of trial at which such evidence may be introduced.






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






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






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






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






19. An erroneous or invalid trial; a trial which can not stand in law because of lack of jurisdiction - wrong drawing of jurors - or disregard of some other fundamental requisite.






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






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






22. Paved Shoulder






23. The persons who are actively concerned in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.






24. To hold on bail for trial






25. 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






26. Sheriff






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






28. Divided - controlled access highway






29. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






30. 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






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






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






33. And the following one or ones.

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






35. 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.






36. That place where a person has his/her true and permanent home. a person may have several residences - but only one domicile






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






38. Powers not identified belong to the states.






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






40. A legal document (process) signed by a judicial officer commanding a witness to appear and testify at a specific time and place






41. 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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






45. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






46. 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






47. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection






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






49. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






50. By or on the relation of.

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