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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. 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


2. An order or precept in writing - issued in the name of the people or of a court or judicial officer.






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






11. An officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.






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






13. Rights not mention retained by people






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. Is an affimative defense






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. A person who brings an action; the party who complains or sues in a personal action and is so named on the record.






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Divided - controlled access highway






39. 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






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






41. And the following one or ones.


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






43. Manaul - electric - or mechanical device that directs traffic to stop and to proceed.






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az