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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






2. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






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






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






5. 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.






6. By or on the relation of.

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7. 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






8. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of crosswalk at an intersection?






9. In Re Gault






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






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






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






13. Tenn v. Garner






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






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






16. Citizens of each state are also - citizens of the U.S. state governments must adhere to the U.S. Constitution.






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






18. Endorsement by an officer upon a process stating what - where - when - why - how - and whom service and compliance of the commands within the process were made.






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






20. A 'default' in an action of law occurs when a defendant fails to plead within the time allowed or fails to appear at the trial






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






22. A motor vehicle used primarily as a farm implement.






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






24. The testimony of a witness not taken in open court - but in pursuance of authority given by statute or rule of court to take testimony elsewhere






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






26. 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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27. 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






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






29. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






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






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






33. Sheriff






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






35. Motor vehicle - primarily designed to transport property.






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






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






38. Human power that has 2 wheel. It has to have at lease one wheel tat is a min. of 14' in.






39. The practical application of the scientific study of fingerprint comparisons and the classification of prints






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






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






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






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






44. Testimony given in relation to some scientific - technical - or professional matter by experts; i.e. - persons qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training - skill - or familiarity with the subject






45. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






48. Sufficent to establish a fact or raise a presumption unless disproved or rebuted.

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49. Evidence which is not admissible under the established rules of evidence.






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