SUBJECTS
|
BROWSE
|
CAREER CENTER
|
POPULAR
|
JOIN
|
LOGIN
Business Skills
|
Soft Skills
|
Basic Literacy
|
Certifications
About
|
Help
|
Privacy
|
Terms
|
Email
Search
Test your basic knowledge |
Police Legal Vocab
Start Test
Study First
Subject
:
law
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
study here
.
Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. 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.
writ of possesion (Eviction)
parole
decree
Litter
2. Proceedings held to determine wheter a person has violated a lawful court order and to set punishment if viloation is found.
Contempt
Commitment
Return
'Prima Face'
3. Written questions propounded by one party and served on an adversary - who must provide answers thereto under oath.
nolo contendere
20ft
interrogatories
arraignment
4. 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.
mistrial
Jurisdiction Of County Courts
misfeasance
Exclusionary Rule
5. When an attorney works for client for no fee.
probable cause
Pro Bono
Capias
Inadmissible
6. To release a person arrested or imprisoned - on security being taken - for his/her appearance in court on a specified day and place.
Inadmissible
Daytime
bail
'Ex Rel'
7. RIGHT TO BE INDICTED BY A GRAND JURY - Notice of charges - Double jeopardy - Self Incrimination - Due Process - Reasonable reimbursement for property
directed verdict
5th Amendment
search warrant
6th amendment
8. Liquid that has a flash point of not more than 70 degrees
Class 'A' dl
Special mobile equipment
Flammable liquid
malice
9. A direction given by the judge to the jury concerning the law of the case.
instruction
peremptory challenge
Daytime
dactyloscopy
10. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be
mandamus
extenuation circumstances
Jurisdiction Of County Courts
'Prima Face'
11. Portion of the highway - other than the shoulder.
Garishment
change of venue
Roadway
Conservator Of Peace
12. A mandatory or prohibitive writ issued by a court.
3rd Amendment
Pro Bono
injunction
Commitment
13. The persons who are actively concerned in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.
change of venue
venue
Parties
plaintiff
14. 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.
Litter
Gross combination weight rating
default
Motor carrier
15. 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
accessory
ordinance
principles
6th Amendment trial
16. Place any type of litter on or in land/water
best evidence
accomplice
Dispose or dump
misfeasance
17. Law in its regular course of administration through the courts of justice. the guarantee of due process requires that every person have the protection of a fair trial
parole
testimony
cross examination
due process
18. Vehicle with or withour power - designes to be drwan and to transport persons or property: Constructed so that NO PART OF ITS WEIGHT AND LOAD RESTS ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE.
crime
'Et Al'
Trailer
motor vehicle non-traffic accident
19. The act of physically destroying files - records - or information; for example - upon judicial order
equitable action
Motion
interrogatories
expunge
20. Strip of land next to the highway - at least 300 ft long - that is improved and used primarily for residences.
subpoena
voir dire
Residence district
parole
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
advancing prostitution
Race
Park or parking
Libel
22. Steet not primarily used for hrought traffic - that provides access to building or lots
embezzlement
Alley
directed verdict
Motor carrier
23. The entering of a private or restricted premise with the intent to commit grand theft - petty theft - or a felony
synergism
burglary
Alley
feigned accomplice
24. Speedy trial - Public trial - Unbiased jury - Knowledge of accusation/charge - Cross examine witnesses - obtain witnesses - Representation by an attorney
writ
6th Amendment
Indigent/Pauper
search warrant
25. To file a pleading (called a demurrer) admitting the truth of the facts in the complaint or answer - but contending
Shoulder
Freeway main lane
demur
Dispose or dump
26. Can't stop - stand - or park within how many ft. of a traffic control device thats on the side of the road?
writ
Truck tractor
30ft
certiorari
27. Unoccupied -Undeveloped -Uncultivated
feigned accomplice
chambers
assault
Open fields
28. Vehicle not designed to haul persons or property. O LESS THAN 40FT IN LENGTH.
Special mobile equipment
corroboration evidence
embezzlement
battery
29. Duran v. City of Douglas - Az
1st Amendment trial
embezzlement
extenuation circumstances
Laned roadway
30. An instrument authorizing another to act as one's agent or attorney.
malice
verdict
power of attorney
20ft
31. Freedom of religion - Freedom of speech - Freedom of the press - Freedom to peaceably assemble - Rights to grievances
demur
2nd Amendment
1st amendment
testimony
32. Allows a landlord who prevails in an eviction suit to regain possession of the premises that were in dispute.
extenuation circumstances
rout
Bailee
writ of possesion (Eviction)
33. Common-law and constitutional prohibition against more than one prosecution of the same crime - transaction - or omission
Truck
double jeopardy
4th Amendment trial
crime
34. One of the lanes on the freeway
double jeopardy
Freeway main lane
power of attorney
riot
35. Evidence supplementary to that already given and tending to strengthen or confirm it
Alias Citation
corroboration evidence
incompetent evidence
probable cause
36. Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another
battery
Habitual criminal
9th Amendment
malice
37. An original writ commanding judges or officers of inferior courts to certify or to return records of proceedings in a cause for judicial review
Pleadings
Class 'B' dl
certiorari
amicus curiae
38. Rights not mention retained by people
4th Amendment
allegation
Official Misconduct
9th Amendment
39. One who knowingly - voluntarily and with common intent with a principal offender - unites in the commission of a crime
rout
ordinance
accomplice
allegation
40. 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.
Flashing yellow light
principles
peremptory challenge
Official Misconduct
41. An obligation signed by the accused - with his/her sureties - to secure his/her presence in court
Bus
domicile
rebuttal
bail bond
42. Reduced speed zone to facilitate children going to and from school.
Writ Of Possesion (Non-Eviction)
robbery
Injuction
School crossing zone
43. The right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another
1st amendment
Official traffic control device
Right of way
ordinance
44. Right to an attorney during criminal proceedingis What amendment
embezzlement
6th amendment
Official traffic control device
Fraud
45. Any sign - signal - marking - or device that is placed lawfully and is used to regulate - warn - or guide traffic
Official traffic control device
fence
'Et Ux'
due process
46. 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.
plaintiff
robbery
Parties
Inventory
47. Value specified as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle
riot
'Prima Face'
Gross combination weight rating
Highway or street
48. Common Ancesry and physical characteristics
Race
rebuttal
'Et Seq'
Garishment
49. Reasonable grounds for supposing that a criminal charge is well-founded.
probable cause
rebuttal
Roadway
necessarily included offenses
50. The challenge which the prosecution or defense may use to reject a certain number of prospective jurors without assigning cause.
expert evidence
Through highway
Shoulder
peremptory challenge