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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority






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






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






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






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






6. No force quarterly of soldiers - permitted only in war time and in accordance with the law.






7. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






9. Anyone under 15 Y.O.A - Anyone under 18 Y.O.A unless they comply with driver education training - Anyone proven to be addicted to certain substances.






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






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






12. Testimony - given by an accomplice or participant in a crime - tending to convict others.

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






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






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






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






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






18. 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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19. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict






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

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21. An original writ commanding judges or officers of inferior courts to certify or to return records of proceedings in a cause for judicial review






22. In Re Gault






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






24. By or on the relation of.

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






26. 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.






27. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on an indictment - is equivalent to 'not found' or 'not a true bill'. It means that - in the opinion of the jury - evidence was insufficient to warrant the return of a formal charge.






28. Land next to and including the highway if - It's NOT IN A MUNICIPALITY AND It has HOMES OR BUSINESSES on it at intervals of less than 100ft - for at least a quarter mile






29. 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






30. 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.






31. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






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






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






34. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






35. 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.






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






37. Commands the person to whom it is directed to desist or refrain from the commision or continuance of the act enjoined or to obey and execute such order as the court has seen proper to issue.






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






39. 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.






40. An obligation - before a court - to do a specific thing or incur a penalty of some kind; in lieu of bond - one is entrusted to appear before the court at a later date.






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






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






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






44. The legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without his/her consent - but upon the award and payment of just compensation






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






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






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






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






49. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






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