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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Paved Shoulder






2. 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






3. A person who has received two previous convictions on seperate felony charges. Such a person will be adjudged a habitual criminal and may be punishable by imprisionment in the state prison for life.






4. An order in writing - issued by a justice or magistrate - in the name of the state - directing an officer to search a specified house or other premise. Usually required as a condition before a legal search and seizure.






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. 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






7. 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.






8. Vehicle with or withour power - designes to be drwan and to transport persons or property: Constructed so that NO PART OF ITS WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTS ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE.






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






10. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






12. 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






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






14. Allows a landlord who prevails in an eviction suit to regain possession of the premises that were in dispute.






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






16. 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






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






18. Tenn v. Garner






19. To collect - gather - take up - seize - or execute on monies - real - or personal property under a lwfully issued writ.






20. 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.






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






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

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






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






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






26. Evidence which is not admissible under the established rules of evidence.






27. Rights not mention retained by people






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






29. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






30. Value specified as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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






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






37. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it






38. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






39. Against A Thing.

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






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






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






43. From 1/2 hour before sunrise - to 1/2 hour after sunset






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






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






46. 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.






47. Primary evidence - as distinguished from secondary evidence; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible






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

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






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