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Police Legal Vocab

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






2. Original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to teh justice court - and shall not exceed $500.






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






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






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






6. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26 -001 or more - Combo of vehicles 26 -001 or more towing more than 10000

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7. 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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. Evidence of what the witness thinks or believes in regard to facts in dispute - as distinguished from his/her personal knowledge of the facts; not admissible except (under certain limitations) in the case of experts.






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






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






21. To hold on bail for trial






22. 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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. Tenn v. Garner






29. 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.






30. That place where a person has his/her true and permanent home. a person may have several residences - but only one domicile






31. Miranda v. Arizona






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






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






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






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






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






37. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






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






39. A receiver of stolen goods. typically This is someone who receives the stolen property for sale or distribution






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






41. The protection of one's person or property against some injury attempted by another. The law of 'self-defense' justifies an act done in the reasonable belief of immediate danger. When acting in justifiable self-defense - a person may not be punished






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






43. Person - at least 18 yrs. old - that has the job of directing traffic in school zone.






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






45. One who - under the direction of a law enforcement officer or upon his/her own initiative - pretends complicity in a crime in order to detect the perpetrator in an effort to prosecute such perpetrator. as such - there is no criminal intent on the par






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






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






48. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






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






50. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's liberty - whether in prison or in custody






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