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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court






2. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO






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






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






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






6. Roadway that is divided into at least 2 clearly marked lanes.






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






8. 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.






9. Any substance capable of generating offensive - noxious - or suffocating fumes - gasses - or vapors.






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






11. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?






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






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






14. 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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15. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be






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






17. An officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.






18. A friend of the court; one who interposes or volunteers information upon some matter of law






19. 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.






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






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






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

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






24. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






29. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic






30. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






31. 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






32. Area between the boundary lines/ right of way lines of a publicly maintained way - which is open to vehicular travel.






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






34. 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.






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






36. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






37. 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.






38. 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






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






40. All persons concerned in the commission of a crime - whether they directly commit the act constituting the offense or aid in its commission or have advised and encouraged its commission - all persons counseling - advising - or encouraging children un






41. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






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






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






44. Detailed list of articles of assests containing a designation or description of each specific article.






45. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






46. An action Which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or personal injuries and the prevention of threatened illegal action






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






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






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






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







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