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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings






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






3. 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.






4. 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






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






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






7. Miranda v. Arizona






8. 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.






9. 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






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






11. 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.






12. 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






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






14. A public offense or wrong that is forbidden by law






15. 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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






23. A Person who recieves personal property from another as a bailment.






24. 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.






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






26. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






27. A legislative enactment by a federal or state body of legislators - more frequently referred to as 'a law'






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


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






30. Powers not identified belong to the states.






31. 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.






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






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






34. To hold on bail for trial






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






36. A legislative enactment by a municipality (e.g.' local curfew - parking violations); a local law as opposed to a state statute.






37. Greater weight of evidence - or evidence which is more credible and convincing to the mind - not necessarily the greater number of witnesses.






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






39. 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






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


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






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






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






44. Where an offense cannot be accomplished without necessarily committing another offense - the latter is a necessarily included offense. For example - every battery includes an assault. Murder includes manslaughter.






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






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






47. The name of a writ which issues from a court of superior jurisdiction - directed to an inferior court - commanding the performance of a particular act.






48. 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.






49. Land next to and even including a highway - if it is used for business purposes. Area described as being 600ft segment - has at least 300 ft of it along the highway set up for businesses






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