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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. 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.






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






5. Against A Thing.

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6. 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.






7. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






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






20. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






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






22. An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right - or in some manner to do him/her injury.






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






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






25. That which - under the established rules of evidence - cannot be admitted or received into a court of law.






26. Tenn v. Garner






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






28. 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






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






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






31. Can be pedestrians - ridden or herded animals or vehicles.






32. A highway that has PREFENTIAL RIGHT OF WAY in an intersection






33. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree; also the judgment given.






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






35. 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.






36. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. Rights not mention retained by people






50. 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