Term
BPOC 2.1.2.
What did August Vollmer want to do to policing? |
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Definition
He wanted to bring professionalism to the police |
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Term
BPOC 2.1.6.
How many principles of community policing are there? |
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Definition
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BPOC 2.1.5.
What is the traditional Police Service Model? |
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Definition
Reactive response
Incident driven
Use of the criminal justice system
Use of aggregate statistics
Lack of community and employee involvement in decision making process
Citizens and employee high expectations
The use of specialized units
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Term
BPOC 2.1.6.
How does community policing directly affect quality of life in a community? |
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Definition
o Reducing fear
o Establishing trust and harmony
o Exchanging information to strengthen rapport and enhance safety
o Assisting in identifying and resolving problems
o Clarifying responsibilities on behalf of citizens and P.O.
o Help define service needs |
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BPOC 2.2.3.
What are the characteristics of the police subculture? |
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Definition
o Issues of Mortality
o Own Police Jargon
o Solidarity and Social Cohesiveness
o Isolation from outside police force |
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BPOC 1.1.1
Wellness definition |
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Definition
o A person’s health/disease status and risk potential, ranging from death-optimum well-being.
o Wellness goes beyond performance, a person can be physically fit but not well. |
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Term
BPOC 1.1.3.
Principles of an exercise program. |
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Definition
o Progressive overload
o Regularity and recovery
o Specificity
o Balance
o Safety |
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Term
BPOC 1.1.4.
What does FITT stand for? |
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Definition
o Frequency
o Intensity
o Time and Type
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Term
BPOC 26.1.4
Types of abuse in family violence |
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Definition
- Physical
- Sexual
- Emotional
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Term
BPOC 26.1.3.
Real Reason for violence in family violence |
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Definition
- Power and control wheel
- Offender does it in order to maintain the power and control in the family
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Term
FC 771.003. Family definition
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Definition
- Individuals related by consanguinity or affinity, former spouses, parents of a child without marriage.
- Foster child and foster parent without regards to whether individuals reside together
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Term
| FC 71.0021. Dating relationship definition |
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Definition
- Relationship between individuals, who have or have had continuing relationship of romantic or intimate nature based on:
- Lengthy of relationship
- nature relationship; and
- frequency and type of interaction between the persons involved in relationship
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Term
TC 545.156
What does a vehicle approached by an emergency vehicle required to do? |
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Definition
- Yield the right of way
- Immediately drive to position parallel and as close as possible to the right hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection
- Stop and remain standing until emergency vehicle has passed
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Term
TC 541.002
Peace Officer Definition |
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Definition
- An officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who, violate traffic regulations
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Term
TC 546.001
What does permissible conduct allow? |
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Definition
- Operator of an emergency vehicle may:
- drive pass stop signs, red lights, in whatever direction, after slowing for safe operation
- park wherever/whenever
- Exceed maximum posted speed limit as long it does not endanger life/property
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Term
TC 545.412
Child passenger safety seat requirements? |
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Definition
| Younger than age of 8yoa unless the child is 4ft 9in |
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Term
TC 545.404
When may a driver leave a vehicle running and unattended? |
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Definition
| When the vehicle has a remote to start |
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Term
| What traffic control device does not required a drive to yield? |
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Definition
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TC 545.302
How close can you park to a fire hydrant? |
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Definition
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TC 545.424
What can a licensed driver under the age of 18 do? |
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Definition
What they can do:
- may not use wireless communication device, unless in emergency
- drive after midnight and before 5am; unless work/school/medical related activities
- with no more than 1 passenger under the age of 21 years, who is not family
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Term
BPOC 7.1.
When does a consensual encounter occur? |
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Definition
Brief conversation between the civilian and officer. During the contact the civilian is free to leave and not obligated to answer any questions
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Term
| A frisk is used to detect what according to Terry v. Ohio? |
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Definition
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Term
Article 11.22
Restraint definition |
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Definition
| One person exercises control over another, not to confine him within certain limits, but to subjects him to general authority and power of the person claiming such a right |
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Term
Article 18.16
Whose responsibility is prevent the consequences of theft? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which case established the "exclusionary rule"? |
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Definition
Mapp V. Ohio
Cannot use evidence obtain from illegal searches or seizures |
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Term
| Which case established the "the fruit of the poisonous tree"? |
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Definition
| Wong Sun v. United States |
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Term
Article 15.22
Arrested definition and examples |
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Definition
| A person is arrested when he has been actually placed under restraint or taken into custody by an officer or person executing a warrant of arrest, or by an officer or person arresting without a warrant. |
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Term
| What can a peace officer do with mere suspicion? |
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Definition
| Approach and question of the person until P.O. obtains more information to become a reasonable suspicion |
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Term
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Definition
| The act of imagining or of doubt or apprehension of something without proof, or on sight evidence |
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Term
Article 2.13
Duties and powers, what are the duties of a peace officer? |
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Definition
- Preserve the peace within their jurisdiction
- Interfere without warrant (When authorized) to prevent/suppress crime
- Execute all lawful process issued by magistrate/court
- Give notice to some magistrate all offenses committed within their jurisdiction
- It is the duty of every officer to take possession of a child under Article 63.009(g)
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Term
Article 2.27
Investigation of certain reports alleging abuse, what is required of a peace officer concerning if allegations of imminent death or serious harm to juvenile is made? |
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Definition
| Shall investigate jointly with the department/agency responsible for conducting investigation |
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Term
Article 4.01
Which courts have criminal jurisdiction? |
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Definition
- The Court of Criminal Appeals
- Court of Appeals
- The District Courts
- The Criminal District Courts
- The Magistrates appointed by the Judges of the District Courts of particular County
- The County Courts
- All County Courts at Law with Criminal Jurisdiction
- County Criminal Courts
- Justice Courts
- Municipal Courts
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Article 59.03
When can a peace officer seize property without a warrant? |
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Definition
- Owner/operator/agent in charge of the property knowingly consents
- Incident to a search the owner/operator/agent in charge of the property knowingly consents
- The property is a seizure that has been the subject of a prior judgement in favor of the state
- Incident to a lawful arrest/lawful search/lawful search to incident to arrest
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Term
Artilce 4.01
Which court has original jurisdiction of all misdemeanor of which exclusive jurisdiction is not given to the justice court? |
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Definition
Jurisdiction of County Courts:
Shall have original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the justice court, and when the fine to imposed shall exceed $500 |
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Term
Article 4.14
Municipal court has exclusive jurisdiction ot what type of criminal cases? |
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Definition
Under the Ordinances of Municipality and fine not to exceed:
- $2000 that govern fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation, other than dumping of refuse;
- $4000 under municipal ordinances that govern dumping of refuse; or
- $500 in all other cases under a municipal ordinance
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Term
Article 5.04
Duties of peace officers as they relate to family violence? |
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Definition
- Protect any potential victim and inform them of victim's rights
- Enforce the law of the state
- Enforce a protective order
- Make lawful arrests of violators
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Term
Article 5.045
Standby liability assistance, can an officer be held liable for wrongful appropriation of property? |
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Definition
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PC 9.04
When is the threat of force justifed? |
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Definition
| Justified when the use of force is justified by Chapter 9 |
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Term
BPOC 17.1.1
Force Definition |
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Definition
| Power dynamically considered, that is in motion or in action; constraining power, compulsion, strength directed to an end |
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Term
PC 9.31
Self Defense definition and examples |
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Definition
| Actor reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to protect him/herself against another person's use/attempted use of unlawful force (to enter to remove actor from habitation/vehicle/places of employment; to commit sexual assault/Agg. sex. assault/Robbery/Agg. Robbery/Murder) |
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Term
PC 9.31
Use of force is justified in response to verbal provocation alone? |
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Definition
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PC 9.31
If you asked for someone to hit you in the face are you justified in using force against that person? |
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Definition
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Term
PC 9.31 and 9.32
Are you required to retreat before using force? |
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Definition
| No! if the actor has a right to be present at the location, has not provoked the other person, is not engaged in a criminal activity at that time. |
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Term
PC 9.32
Is deadly force to prevent an actor's commission of sexual assault, kidnapping, criminal mischief at night? |
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Definition
| YES you can use deadly force |
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Term
PC 9.51
Is an officer justified in using deadly force to effect an arrest for disorderly conduct? |
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Definition
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PC 9.61
Can a grandparent use force but not deadly force to ensure child's welfare |
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Definition
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Term
BPOC 17.1.30
What did Tennessee v Garner prohibit?
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Definition
| The use of deadly force unless necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable caude to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or SBI to officer and others. (absent circumstances) |
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Term
| How far does the sheriff relate back to? |
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Definition
| 959 year...European Police Methods |
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Term
| How was Texas policed under Mexican rule? |
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Definition
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Term
| When did Texas become a free and independent republic? |
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Definition
| Stephen F. Austin in 1823 |
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Term
BPOC 4.3.3
Civil law definition |
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Definition
| Personal and property rights of an individual. Allows an individual to seek redress or to prevent a wrong; any action other than criminal proceedings. |
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Term
Article 4.04
Highest appellate court in Texas? |
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Definition
| 5th Circuit Court in Lousisana |
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Term
BPOC 4.1.2.
Habeas Corpus Definition |
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Definition
| Legal document filed by the attorney making a government entity on why the client is being held in jail. Release of unlawful because they are illegally detaining him. |
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Term
Article 4.05
Court of original jurisdiction for all misdemeanors involving officer misconduct? |
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Definition
| District courts and criminal district courts |
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Term
| What is the Texas Criminal Justice System comprised of? |
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Definition
Comprised of three components:
- Law enforcement
- Adjudication (courts; Judges, lawyers, defense atty. )
- Corrections (prison officials, probation and parole officers)
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Term
BPOC 4.3.3.
What is the purpose of criminal law? |
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Definition
- the purpose of preventing harm to society
- declares what conduct is criminal; and
- prescribes the punishment to be imposed for such conduct
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Term
| Where do appeals from justice court go? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do appeals from the county court go? |
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Definition
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Term
| Where do appeals from the District court go? |
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Definition
| goes to the Court of Appeals |
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Term
BPOC 4.3.3
What is a tort? |
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Definition
| Civil action which a person can sue for a legally recognized, private injuries or wrong and is not criminal |
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Term
| Which amendment does Duran v. City of Douglas, AZ pertain to? |
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Definition
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Term
Which amendment is the "state's right amendment"?
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trail? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment prohibits excessive fines or bails? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment prohibits excessive fines or bails? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which amendment made the Bills of Rights applicable to all states? |
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Definition
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| Which amendment prohibits double jeopardy? |
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Definition
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PC 1.02
What is the purpose of the penal code? |
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Definition
| Establish a system or prohibitions, penalties, and correctional measures to deal with conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably causes or threatens harm to those individuals or public interests. |
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Term
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Definition
| A bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, and includes speech |
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Term
PC 1.07
Person who criminal responsibility is an issue in a criminal action |
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Definition
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Term
PC 1.07
Bodily injury definition |
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Definition
| physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition |
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Term
PC 1.07
Benefit definition |
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Definition
| Anything reasonably regarded as economic gain or advantage, including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary is interested |
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Term
PC 1.07
Conduct definition |
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Definition
| An act or omission and its accompanying mental state |
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Term
PC 1.07
Deadly weapon definition |
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Definition
| Firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or SBI; or anything that in manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or SBI |
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Term
PC 1.07
Felony definition |
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Definition
An offense so designated by law or punishable by death or confinement in a penitentiary
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Term
PC 1.07
Possession definition |
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Definition
| Actual care, custody, control, or management |
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Term
PC 1.07
Serious Bodily Injury Definition |
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Definition
| BI that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ |
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Term
PC 2.01
Burden of proof in criminal case in Texas |
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Definition
| All persons are presumed to be innocent and no person may be convicted of an offense unless each element of the offense is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The fact that he has been arrested, confined, or indicted for, or otherwise charged with, the offense gives rise to no inference of guilt at his trial |
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PC 1.07
Misdemeanor definition |
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Definition
| An offense so designated by law or punishable by fine, by confinement in jail, or by both fine and confinement in jail |
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Term
PC 1.07
Omission definition |
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Definition
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PC 1.07
Unlawful definition |
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Definition
| Criminal or tortious or both and includes what would be criminal or tortious but for a defense not amounting to justification or privilege |
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Term
PC 3.03
What does criminal episode mean? |
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Definition
| When the accused is found guilty of more than one offense arising out of the same criminal episode prosecuted in a single criminal action, a sentence for each offense for which he has been found guilty shall be pronounced. Except as provided by subsection (b), the sentence shall run concurrently |
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Term
PC 1.07
Consent definition |
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Definition
| Assent in face, whether express or apparent |
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Term
PC 1.07
Coercion definition |
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Definition
A threat, however communicated:
- commit an offense
- to inflict BI in the future on the person threatened or another;
- To accuse a person of any offense;
- To expose a person to hatred, contempt, or ridicule;
- to harm the credit or business repute of any person; or
- to take or withhold action as a public servant, or to cause a public servant to take or withhold action
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Term
PC 6.01
A person commits an act only if they in it how? |
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Definition
| If he voluntarily engages in conduct, including an act, an omission, or possession |
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Term
PC 7.02
How is a person held criminally responsible for a case? |
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Definition
Acting with kind of culpability required for the offense, he causes or aids an innocent or non-responsible person to engage in conduct
Intent to promote or assist the commission of the offense
Legal duty to prevent commission of the offense but fail to do so
Attempt to carry out a conspiracy to commit one felony, but another felony is committed by on the of the conspirators, so all are guilty of the offense |
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Term
PC 6.02
Highest level of culpability? |
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Definition
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PC 6.03
Reckless definition
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Definition
| When a person is aware of but consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that circumstances exist or the result will occur |
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Term
PC 6.03
Knowing definition |
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Definition
| A person acts knowingly, or with knowledge, with respect to a result of his conduct when he is aware that his conduct is reasonably certain to cause the result |
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Term
PC 6.03
Intentional Definition |
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Definition
| A person acts intentionally, or with intent, with respect to the nature of his conduct or to a result of his conduct when it is his conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result |
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Term
PC 8.04
Intoxication Definition |
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Definition
| Disturbance of mental or physical capacity resulting from the introduction of any substance into the body |
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