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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. 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.






2. Evidence given by a competent witness - under oath; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings and other sources






3. 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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4. A motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement.






5. Sheriff






6. Miranda v. Arizona






7. 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.






8. 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






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






10. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.






11. 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.






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

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






14. Offense that is an intentional or knowing violation of a law committed by a public servant while acting in an official capacity as a public servant.






15. 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






16. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






17. Evidence sufficient to convince the triers of fact that the party who has the burden of doing so has established its cause






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






19. By or on the relation of.

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






21. A decision or order of the court. a final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation; an interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary decree which is not final.






22. A proceeding whereby property - money - or credits of a debtor - in possession of another (garnishee) - are applied to the debts of the debtor.






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






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






25. 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






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






27. One of the lanes on the freeway






28. The questioning of witnesses in a trial or in the taking of a deposition by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness






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






30. 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






31. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






32. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.






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

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






35. 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.






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






37. Is a order signed by a proper magistrate directing a sheriff to recieve and place in jail.






38. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






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






41. Is an affimative defense






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






43. A public disorder or uprising. To constitute a riot - the object need not be unlawful - provided the acts are done in a manner calculated to inspire terror. The chief element in a riot is the use of force or violence to disturb public peace if accomp






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






45. A preportory stage to a riot. A rout is necessary for a riot to occur. When a lawful assembly begins to move towards the execution of an unlawful propose - but before any acts of violence or disorder occur - a rout has been committed.






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






47. Rights not mention retained by people






48. 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.






49. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.






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