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A person commits “________________” if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering he obstructs or interferes with the meeting, process or gathering by physical action or verbal utterance.
A person commits “________________” if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering he obstructs or interferes with the meeting, process or gathering by physical action or verbal utterance.
A person commits “Prostitution” if he knowingly; BLANK.
A person commits “Prostitution” if he knowingly; BLANK.
A very jealous husband handcuffs his wife to a bedpost against her will and doesn’t turn her loose for a week. What crime has occurred?
A very jealous husband handcuffs his wife to a bedpost against her will and doesn’t turn her loose for a week. What crime has occurred?
A 64 year old man is walking down the sidewalk when a 66 year old thief knocks him down and steals his watch that is worth $500.00. The man sustains minor injuries as a result of this incident. What crime has occurred?
A 64 year old man is walking down the sidewalk when a 66 year old thief knocks him down and steals his watch that is worth $500.00. The man sustains minor injuries as a result of this incident. What crime has occurred?
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What offense is committed when a person threatens to harm another, by an unlawful act, on account of their service as a witness or public servant?
What offense is committed when a person threatens to harm another, by an unlawful act, on account of their service as a witness or public servant?
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A person commits “_____________” if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act.
A person commits “_____________” if he exposes his anus or any part of his genitals with intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person, and he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed by his act.
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A pickup is parked in an attached garage of a residence. A person steals property that is worth $50 that is lying in the pickup-bed. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
A pickup is parked in an attached garage of a residence. A person steals property that is worth $50 that is lying in the pickup-bed. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
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In the Penal Code, “Public Place” includes all of the following except:
In the Penal Code, “Public Place” includes all of the following except:
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A father leaves his four-year-old daughter in his auto with his twelve year old daughter while he buys groceries. He does not return to his vehicle for over 15 minutes. What offense, if any, has occurred?
A father leaves his four-year-old daughter in his auto with his twelve year old daughter while he buys groceries. He does not return to his vehicle for over 15 minutes. What offense, if any, has occurred?
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“Court Record” means a decree, judgment, order, subpoena, warrant, minutes, or other document issued by;
“Court Record” means a decree, judgment, order, subpoena, warrant, minutes, or other document issued by;
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A father leaves his four-year-old daughter in his auto with his fifteen year old son while he buys groceries. He does not return to his vehicle for over 15 minutes. What offense, if any, has occurred?
A father leaves his four-year-old daughter in his auto with his fifteen year old son while he buys groceries. He does not return to his vehicle for over 15 minutes. What offense, if any, has occurred?
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A person commits “____________________ “ if the person takes or retains a child younger than 18 years when the person knows that the person’s taking or retention violates the express terms of a judgment or order of a court disposing of the child’s custody.
A person commits “____________________ “ if the person takes or retains a child younger than 18 years when the person knows that the person’s taking or retention violates the express terms of a judgment or order of a court disposing of the child’s custody.
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A person takes a purse that is laying next to its 65 year old owner who is sitting on a park bench. In the process the owner of the purse receives minor injuries as a result of a struggle. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
A person takes a purse that is laying next to its 65 year old owner who is sitting on a park bench. In the process the owner of the purse receives minor injuries as a result of a struggle. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
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A person commits “Public Lewdness” if he knowingly engages in __________________ in a public place or, if not in a public place, he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed.
A person commits “Public Lewdness” if he knowingly engages in __________________ in a public place or, if not in a public place, he is reckless about whether another is present who will be offended or alarmed.
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Romeo gives Juliet, a twenty-year-old female, an aphrodisiac – a drug which stimulates sexual desires – without her knowledge. Juliet is so overwhelmed that she has sexual intercourse with Romeo even though she had always refused his advances before.
Romeo gives Juliet, a twenty-year-old female, an aphrodisiac – a drug which stimulates sexual desires – without her knowledge. Juliet is so overwhelmed that she has sexual intercourse with Romeo even though she had always refused his advances before.
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Mr. Joe Smart has been legally arrested for “D.W.I.”. The officer searches Smart and finds a tire deflation device on his person. In addition to D.W.I., Mr. Smart may be charged with __________________.
Mr. Joe Smart has been legally arrested for “D.W.I.”. The officer searches Smart and finds a tire deflation device on his person. In addition to D.W.I., Mr. Smart may be charged with __________________.
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A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, he obstructs or interferes with the meeting by physical action or verbal action or verbal utterance. What offense has been committed?
A person commits an offense if, with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, he obstructs or interferes with the meeting by physical action or verbal action or verbal utterance. What offense has been committed?
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A person rents a lawn mower from a rental agency for a period of 30 days. Forty-five days later the subject has still not returned the lawn mower as agreed in the contract. What offense, if any, did the subject commit?
A person rents a lawn mower from a rental agency for a period of 30 days. Forty-five days later the subject has still not returned the lawn mower as agreed in the contract. What offense, if any, did the subject commit?
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A person takes a purse that is laying next to its owner who is sitting on a park bench. What crime has occurred?
A person takes a purse that is laying next to its owner who is sitting on a park bench. What crime has occurred?
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“Deadly Weapon” means ____________.
“Deadly Weapon” means ____________.
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When a person fights with another in a public place it is considered: BLANK.
When a person fights with another in a public place it is considered: BLANK.
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LEAVING A CHILD IN A VEHICLE is a ______________ offense.
LEAVING A CHILD IN A VEHICLE is a ______________ offense.
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A person commits the offense of AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING if he intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to: BLANK.
A person commits the offense of AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING if he intentionally or knowingly abducts another person with the intent to: BLANK.
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An individual abducts another person for ransom, but lets the person go alive an unhurt. What crime has occurred?
An individual abducts another person for ransom, but lets the person go alive an unhurt. What crime has occurred?
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“Short barrel firearm” means a rifle with a barrel less than ________ inches or a shotgun barrel length of less than _______ inches, or any weapon made from a rifle or shotgun if, as altered, it has an overall length of less than ______ inches.
“Short barrel firearm” means a rifle with a barrel less than ________ inches or a shotgun barrel length of less than _______ inches, or any weapon made from a rifle or shotgun if, as altered, it has an overall length of less than ______ inches.
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A very jealous husband handcuffs his wife to a bedpost against her will and doesn’t turn her loose for a week. What crime has occurred?
A very jealous husband handcuffs his wife to a bedpost against her will and doesn’t turn her loose for a week. What crime has occurred?
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Delinquent conduct is conduct that is: BLANK.
Delinquent conduct is conduct that is: BLANK.
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“Department” defined by Family Code 261.001, means: BLANK.
“Department” defined by Family Code 261.001, means: BLANK.
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“_________________” means bodily injury that creates substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily ember or organ.
“_________________” means bodily injury that creates substantial risk of death or that causes death, serious permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily ember or organ.
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What is the time limit of persons or professionals to report abuse or neglect as defined in FC 261.101?
What is the time limit of persons or professionals to report abuse or neglect as defined in FC 261.101?
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One night Mr. Anderson intentionally, while intoxicated, beats his wife so severely she dies from her injuries. What is the highest crime that Mr. Anderson can be charged with?
One night Mr. Anderson intentionally, while intoxicated, beats his wife so severely she dies from her injuries. What is the highest crime that Mr. Anderson can be charged with?
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A person abducts another, exhibits a handgun, and threatens to harm the victim if he or she does not go along peacefully. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
A person abducts another, exhibits a handgun, and threatens to harm the victim if he or she does not go along peacefully. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
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A person commits the offense of “________________” if, with intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another he threatens, by telephone, in writing, or by electronic communication, in a manner reasonably likely to alarm the person.
A person commits the offense of “________________” if, with intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another he threatens, by telephone, in writing, or by electronic communication, in a manner reasonably likely to alarm the person.
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As a peace officer, you respond to a call-in reference to someone violating a protective order and the offense happens in your presence or view. You ________ arrest the offender.
As a peace officer, you respond to a call-in reference to someone violating a protective order and the offense happens in your presence or view. You ________ arrest the offender.
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In general, the “duration” of a protective order is ______ years; or if a period is not stated in the order, until the second anniversary of the date the order was issued.
In general, the “duration” of a protective order is ______ years; or if a period is not stated in the order, until the second anniversary of the date the order was issued.
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A person, in fun, points what they consider to be an unloaded handgun towards his wife and pulls the trigger. As it so happens, the gun was actually loaded, and goes off with the bullet barely missing her. What would be the best crime to charge the person with?
A person, in fun, points what they consider to be an unloaded handgun towards his wife and pulls the trigger. As it so happens, the gun was actually loaded, and goes off with the bullet barely missing her. What would be the best crime to charge the person with?
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Which of the following were specifically listed as being one of the “common characteristics of family violence offenders?”
Which of the following were specifically listed as being one of the “common characteristics of family violence offenders?”
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A person intentionally kills a woman and her five-year-old child. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
A person intentionally kills a woman and her five-year-old child. What is the most serious crime that has occurred?
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Under the Family Code, the term “child” would include a person: BLANK.
Under the Family Code, the term “child” would include a person: BLANK.
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A family protective order can order: BLANK.
A family protective order can order: BLANK.
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Under the Family Code, the term “ _____________” specifically means the adult with whom the child resides.
Under the Family Code, the term “ _____________” specifically means the adult with whom the child resides.
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A man assaults his wife. Under the Family Code this would be classified as; BLANK.
A man assaults his wife. Under the Family Code this would be classified as; BLANK.
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A person commits “Criminal Mischief” if, without the effective consent of the owner; BLANK.
A person commits “Criminal Mischief” if, without the effective consent of the owner; BLANK.
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Under Sec. 261.001, Family Code, the term “Abuse” would include; BLANK.
Under Sec. 261.001, Family Code, the term “Abuse” would include; BLANK.
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Under the Family Code, “_______________” means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
Under the Family Code, “_______________” means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
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A peace officer investigating conduct that may constitute an offense concerning a “Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate’s Order” for a violation of that order; BLANK.
A peace officer investigating conduct that may constitute an offense concerning a “Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate’s Order” for a violation of that order; BLANK.
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What is the age range for the definition of child as defined in FC 51.02?
What is the age range for the definition of child as defined in FC 51.02?
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Under PC 25.07, a person commits an offense if, in violation of a protective order the person knowingly or intentionally possesses: BLANK.
Under PC 25.07, a person commits an offense if, in violation of a protective order the person knowingly or intentionally possesses: BLANK.
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Under the Family Code, “_______________” means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
Under the Family Code, “_______________” means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
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In general, a protective order is effective for the period stated in the order, not to exceed __________.
In general, a protective order is effective for the period stated in the order, not to exceed __________.
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Study Notes
Crimes and Offenses
- A person commits "Disrupting a Meeting" if they obstruct or interfere with a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering with intent to prevent or disrupt it.
- A person commits "Prostitution" if they knowingly engage in prostitution.
- A person commits "Unlawful Restraint" if they restrain another person without their consent.
- A person commits "Robbery" if they take property from another person using force or fear.
- A person commits "Witness Tampering" if they threaten to harm another person in relation to their service as a witness or public servant.
- A person commits "Public Lewdness" if they knowingly engage in lewd behavior in a public place or recklessly disregard whether another person is present who will be offended or alarmed.
- A person commits "Theft" if they steal property worth $50 or more.
- A person commits "Child Abandonment" if they leave a child in a vehicle for over 15 minutes.
- A person commits "Interference with Child Custody" if they take or retain a child younger than 18 years when they know it violates a court's custody order.
Definitions
- A "Public Place" includes all areas that are accessible to the public, except for a private residence.
- A "Court Record" means a decree, judgment, order, subpoena, warrant, minutes, or other document issued by a court.
- A "Deadly Weapon" means any object that is capable of causing serious bodily injury or death.
- A "Short Barrel Firearm" means a rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches, a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches, or any weapon made from a rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches.
Family Violence
- A person commits "Family Violence" if they act with intent to prevent or disrupt a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering.
- A "Department" means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
- A "Family" means a unit composed of persons living together in the same dwelling, without regard to whether they are related to each other.
- A "Child" means a person younger than 18 years.
- A "Family Protective Order" can order a person to take certain actions or refrain from certain actions to protect another person.
- A person commits "Aggravated Kidnapping" if they intentionally or knowingly abduct another person with the intent to harm or terrorize them.
General
- A peace officer may arrest a person without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe the person has violated a protective order.
- The duration of a protective order is generally 2 years, unless specified otherwise.
- A person commits "Criminal Mischief" if they damage or destroy property without the owner's consent.
- A person commits "Harassment" if they threaten to harm another person in a manner reasonably likely to alarm them.
- A person commits "Abuse" if they cause harm or injury to another person, including emotional abuse or neglect.
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Penal Code and Family Violence & Related Assaultive Offenses Quiz
