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






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






3. Miranda v. Arizona






4. A suit - litigation - or action - that is either civil or criminal






5. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






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






7. Sheriff






8. 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






9. 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






10. A crime of a graver nature than a misdemeanor. generally - an offense punishable by death or imprisonment in a penitentiary






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






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






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






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






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






16. Right to bear arms






17. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






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






19. 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






20. Go thru only with caution






21. 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.






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






23. Private office or room of a judge






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






25. Paved Shoulder






26. Motor vehicle or a combination of - hat is used to haul people or property - that -Has gross combination weight rating of 26 -001 or more - including towed unit with G.V.W.are of more than 10000 pounds - Can haul 16 or more passengerss - (including d






27. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment






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

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






30. A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court - usually setting forth both facts and law in support of the case






31. The legal process by which real estate of a private owner is taken for public use without his/her consent - but upon the award and payment of just compensation






32. One of the lanes on the freeway






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. The official record of proceedings in a trial or hearing






37. 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






38. Anyone under 15 Y.O.A - Anyone under 18 Y.O.A unless they comply with driver education training - Anyone proven to be addicted to certain substances.






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






40. And the following one or ones.

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






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






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






44. 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.






45. A term commonly used to denote the disagreement of one or more judges of a court with the decision of the majority






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






47. An accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury - charging that a person therein named has done some act or been guilty of some omission which - by law - is a crime.






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






49. Oral or written statements made to the court presenting the claims and defenses of the parites






50. Citation issued after the original ciation usually directed to the sheriff or another county or directed to the defendant under another.