A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Posse comitatus
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The power of the county, or the citizens who may be summoned bythe sheriff to assist the authorities in suppressing a riot, orexecuting any legal precept which is forcibly opposed. Blackstone.
Posse comitatus meaning & definition 1 of Posse comitatus.
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In English [common law], the power of a county [sheriff] to enlist able-bodied citizens of the county to help him in the pursuit and arrest of a [felon].
Posse comitatus meaning & definition 2 of Posse comitatus.
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