Penal code Test Questions and answers 2024

A man strikes a woman over the head with a board, fracturing her skull. What crime? - Correct Answer Aggravated assault A crime punishable by jail, a fine, or both is a - Correct Answer misdemeanor Fines for persons convicted of "State Jail felonies" cannot exceed _____ 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree felony as well as same ______ - Correct Answer $10,000 Three suspects enter the First National Bank armed with assault weapons. One of the suspects fires his weapon into the ceiling to get the attention of the bank staff and customers. No one is injured and the suspects make off with $10,000 in cash. What crime has been committed? - Correct Answer Aggravated robbery Which of the following upgrades the crime of robbery to aggravated robbery? -Causes serious bodily injury -Exhibits but does not use a deadly weapon -Both - Correct Answer Both A peace officer responds to a disturbance call and finds a young couple fighting on the sidewalk. The officer attempts to breakup the fight when a third person attacks the officer with a club. The officer suffers a broken hand and lacerations. What crime has the third person committed? - Correct Answer Aggravated assault Paris wants to kill herself and decides to take an overdose of sleeping pills. Wanting to help, Nicole gives Paris a bottle of sleeping pills. Paris takes the pills but doesn't die. Under Texas law, what crime has Nicole committed? - Correct Answer Aiding suicide A person who intentionally assists or aids another in committing suicide or attempting suicide commits what crime? - Correct Answer Aiding suicide The crime of arson is committed whether or not any damage is done. True and False - Correct Answer True A 17-year old student punches his teacher in the mouth resulting in a bloody lip. What crime? - Correct Answer Assault A person intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury. What crime? - Correct Answer Assault When a married man marries another person other than his spouse, what crime has been committed? - Correct Answer Bigamy