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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
Instructions:
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1. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a fire hydrate?






2. A pleading usually used by defendants in criminal cases - which literally means 'I will not contest it'.






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






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






5. To stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle other than while loading or unloading






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






7. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it






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






9. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.






10. A mandatory or prohibitive writ issued by a court.






11. 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.






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






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






14. A person who has received two previous convictions on seperate felony charges. Such a person will be adjudged a habitual criminal and may be punishable by imprisionment in the state prison for life.






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. It is recognized as an extension of the sidewalk and doesnt have to be marked on the roadway to be considered lawful.






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






25. Operate a vehicle with G.V.W.are of 26000 or more - Can't tow more than 10000 - unless its a farm trailer. then they can tow up to 20000


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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






31. 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






32. Motor vehicle used to draw another vehicle. NOT MEANT TO CARRY A LOAD - OTHER HAN PART OF THE WEIGHT OF THE OTHER VEHICLERO






33. 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






34. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






38. By or on the relation of.


39. An injury or wrong committed - either with or without force - to the person or property of another






40. Paved Shoulder






41. Evidence given by a competent witness - under oath; as distinguished from evidence derived from writings and other sources






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






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






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






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






46. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict






47. Is used to recover possession of rental property.






48. Powers not identified belong to the states.






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






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