Texas Penal Code Test 2 Questions Correctly Answered

Classifications of Charges - Misdemeanors: Class A, Class B, Class C Felonies: Capital Felony, 1st Degree, 2nd Degree, 3rd Degree, State Jail Felony Misdemeanor Punishments - Class A: $4,000 fine Up to 1 year Jail Class B: $2,000 fine Up to 180 days Jail Class C: $500 fine No Jail Felony Punishments - Capital Felony: Death or Life without Parole 1st Degree: $10,000 fine Up to 5-99 years Jail 2nd Degree: $10,000 fine Up to 2-20 years Jail 3rd Degree: $10,000 fine Up to 2-10 years Jail State Jail Felony: $10,000 Up to 180 days - 2 years Jail Elements of Offense - 1. Forbidden Conduct 2. Required Culpability 3. Required Result 4. The negation of any exception to the offense Objective of Code PC1.02 - 1. Insure Public Safety by: Penalties, rehabilitation, punishment to prevent re-occurrence. 2. Give warning what is prohibited & consequences 3. Prescribe penalties to the seriousness of offenses & recognition of difference in rehabilitation among offenders 4. Safeguard conduct without guilt as criminal 5. Guide & limit law enforcement 6. Define the scope of law enforcement against specific offenses Effect of Code PC 1.03 - Conduct is not against the law unless there is a law, ordinance, order of the court, or rule that states otherwise. Territorial Jurisdiction PC 1.04 - 1. Texas claims jurisdiction if crime happens in this state. 2. Conduct made to commit an offense in the state. 3. Conspiracy to commit an offense in this state. 4. Any "body" found in this state is presumed to have happened in this state. Computation of Age PC 1.06 - You gain age on the anniversary of your birthday. Bodily Injury PC 1.07 Definition - Physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. Possession PC 1.07 Definition - A substance, including a drug, an adulterant, and a dilutant, listed in Schedules 1-5 or Penalty Groups 1, 1-A, or 2-4. Includes aggregate weight of any mixture, solution, or other substance containing a controlled substance. Deadly Weapon PC 1.07 Definition - A firearm, or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury. Anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. Conduct PC 1.07