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Police Legal Vocab

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






2. An erroneous or invalid trial; a trial which can not stand in law because of lack of jurisdiction - wrong drawing of jurors - or disregard of some other fundamental requisite.






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






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






5. Final appeallate jurisdiction in penalty cases






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. 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






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






13. The particular county - city - or geographic area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case






14. 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






15. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.






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






17. Is an affimative defense






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






19. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court






20. Tenn v. Garner






21. 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






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






23. Right to bear arms






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






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






26. The commission of some act which is prohibited by law.






27. An instrument used to record variations of several different body pulsations. The courts have not as yet agreed that the scientific principles of the polygraph - commonly called the lie detector - has crossed the line between the experimental and the






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






29. An instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney.






30. Can be issued by a clerk of the court






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. One of the lanes on the freeway






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






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






38. Written or Oral application for a ruling or order from the court.






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






40. Divided - controlled access highway






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. The predominate appeal of the matter taken as a whole is to a prurient interest in sexual conduct involving minors.






45. The fraudulent appropriation by a person for his/her own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him/her by another






46. 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






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






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






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