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Police Legal Vocab

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1. In Re Gault






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






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






4. Endorsement by an officer upon a process stating what - where - when - why - how - and whom service and compliance of the commands within the process were made.






5. Temporary seizure or setting aside of specific to wich a party to a suit has claim of ownership.






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






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


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






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






10. 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.






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






12. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.






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






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






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






16. A suit - litigation - or action - that is either civil or criminal






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






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






19. A method of defamation expressed by print - writing - pictures - or signs. In its most general sense - any publication that is injurious to the reputation of another.






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






21. Land next to and even including a highway - if it is used for business purposes. Area described as being 600ft segment - has at least 300 ft of it along the highway set up for businesses






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






23. 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.






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






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


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






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






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






29. 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.






30. Joint action of two separate drugs resulting in a total effect greater than the summed effects of both. For example - barbiturates are alcohol synergists - since the combined action of doses of alcohol and barbiturates (whoes additive effects would b






31. A court attendant whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to have custody of the jury






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






33. Divided - controlled access highway






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. To hold on bail for trial






43. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






44. 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






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






46. 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


47. The practical application of the scientific study of fingerprint comparisons and the classification of prints






48. 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.






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






50. 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.