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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody






2. In criminal practice - bringing a prisoner to the bar of the court to answer to a criminal charg






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

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






5. Right to bear arms






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






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






8. A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought.






9. 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






10. 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.






11. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?






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






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






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






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






21. Paved Shoulder






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






23. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






24. To hold on bail for trial






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






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






28. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A public offense or wrong that is forbidden by law






42. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






43. 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.






44. Shared culture and background - Shared language - religion and other culture patterns






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






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






49. Against A Thing.

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