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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The release of a person from a penal institution prior to expiration of the maximum period of imprisonment; a conditional release from prison subject to return upon violation.






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






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






4. 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.






5. When an attorney works for client for no fee.






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






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






8. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees






9. A direction given by the judge to the jury concerning the law of the case.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






16. Place any type of litter on or in land/water






17. Law in its regular course of administration through the courts of justice. the guarantee of due process requires that every person have the protection of a fair trial






18. 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.






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






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






21. A person 'advances prostitution' when - acting other than as a prostitute or as a patron thereof - he/she knowingly causes or aids a person to engage in prostitution - procures or solicits patrons for prostitution - provides persons or promises for p






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






23. The entering of a private or restricted premise with the intent to commit grand theft - petty theft - or a felony






24. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney






25. To file a pleading (called a demurrer) admitting the truth of the facts in the complaint or answer - but contending






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






27. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






28. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.






29. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






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






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






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






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






34. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






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






38. Rights not mention retained by people






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






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






46. 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.






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






48. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






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