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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. 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






2. 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.






3. Paved Shoulder






4. 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.






5. 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






6. A misdeed or trespass. The improper performance of some act which a person may lawfully do.






7. The entering of a private or restricted premise with the intent to commit grand theft - petty theft - or a felony






8. Decayable waste (animal/vegetable) - Non-decayable/solid waste that consist of boxes -rubber - plastic - metal - etc.






9. 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.






10. Law in its regular course of administration through the courts of justice. the guarantee of due process requires that every person have the protection of a fair trial






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






12. Where an offense cannot be accomplished without necessarily committing another offense - the latter is a necessarily included offense. For example - every battery includes an assault. Murder includes manslaughter.






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






14. 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






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






16. Manaul - electric - or mechanical device that directs traffic to stop and to proceed.






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

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






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






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






21. The commission of some act which is prohibited by law.






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






23. Divided - controlled access highway






24. Portion of a street that is in between the edge of the road and adjacent property line.






25. The omission to do something which a reasonable person - guided by ordinary considerations - would do; or the doing of something with a reasonable and prudent person would not do.






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






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






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






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






30. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. Sheriff






37. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






39. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






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






43. Evidence of what the witness thinks or believes in regard to facts in dispute - as distinguished from his/her personal knowledge of the facts; not admissible except (under certain limitations) in the case of experts.






44. A mandatory or prohibitive writ issued by a court.






45. 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.






46. Private office or room of a judge






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






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






49. To hold on bail for trial






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