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Police Legal Vocab

Subject : law
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1. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated






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






3. Is a order signed by a proper magistrate directing a sheriff to recieve and place in jail.






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






5. An article of personal property as distinguished from from real property.






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






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






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






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






10. 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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11. One of the lanes on the freeway






12. A court attendant whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to have custody of the jury






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






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






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






16. To speak the truth. The phrase denoted the preliminary examination which the court may make of one presented as a witness or juror - as to his/her qualifications.






17. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics






18. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?






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






20. 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






21. 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






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






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






24. Commands the person to whom it is directed to desist or refrain from the commision or continuance of the act enjoined or to obey and execute such order as the court has seen proper to issue.






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






26. Area in roadway designaaed for exclusive pedestrian use. Mus have signage or markings






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






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






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






30. To collect - gather - take up - seize - or execute on monies - real - or personal property under a lwfully issued writ.






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






32. A public disorder or uprising. To constitute a riot - the object need not be unlawful - provided the acts are done in a manner calculated to inspire terror. The chief element in a riot is the use of force or violence to disturb public peace if accomp






33. Right to bail - Protection from excessive fines - No cruel of unusual punishment






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






35. A deadly weapon; a long - heavy club usually carried by a law enforcement officer.






36. 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.






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. Person who swears to an affidavit or statement






39. To run the hands quickly over another's person in search of weapons or contra ban; a 'pat down' search.






40. The assertion - declaration - or statement of a party to an action - made in a pleading - setting out what he/she expects to prove






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






42. To hold on bail for trial






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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