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What is defined as 'intoxication' for the purposes of this section?
What is defined as 'intoxication' for the purposes of this section?
- Impairment of physical capacity only
- Disturbance of physical capacity from introduction of a specific substance
- Disturbance of mental or physical capacity from introduction of any substance (correct)
- Impairment of mental capacity only
Under what circumstances does the defense of duress apply?
Under what circumstances does the defense of duress apply?
- When acting under the persuasion of a spouse
- When threatened with imminent death or serious bodily injury (correct)
- When engaging in conduct that does not constitute a felony
- When the actor voluntarily placed himself in a compulsion-inducing situation
In what instances is compulsion considered to exist under this section?
In what instances is compulsion considered to exist under this section?
- If the force is directed towards oneself only
- If the force renders a person of reasonable firmness incapable of resisting (correct)
- If the force renders any person incapable of resisting
- If the force results in bodily injury
When is the defense provided by the duress section unavailable?
When is the defense provided by the duress section unavailable?
Is acting at the command of one's spouse a valid defense under this section?
Is acting at the command of one's spouse a valid defense under this section?
What constitutes entrapment according to this section?
What constitutes entrapment according to this section?
What does the chapter not apply to regarding the death of an unborn child?
What does the chapter not apply to regarding the death of an unborn child?
What is considered 'restrain' as defined in the chapter?
What is considered 'restrain' as defined in the chapter?
Under what conditions is the death of an unborn child not covered by the chapter?
Under what conditions is the death of an unborn child not covered by the chapter?
Which scenario exempts the death of an unborn child from the chapter?
Which scenario exempts the death of an unborn child from the chapter?
What type of medical procedure performed by licensed health care providers is exempt from this chapter?
What type of medical procedure performed by licensed health care providers is exempt from this chapter?
When is the death of an unborn child not covered by this chapter?
When is the death of an unborn child not covered by this chapter?
What is the effective date of the amendment by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (H.B. 1540)?
What is the effective date of the amendment by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (H.B. 1540)?
Under what circumstances does a person commit the offense of child grooming?
Under what circumstances does a person commit the offense of child grooming?
Which legislative act amended the statute with regards to child grooming in September 2007?
Which legislative act amended the statute with regards to child grooming in September 2007?
What age range defines a child for the offense of child grooming?
What age range defines a child for the offense of child grooming?
Which chapter lists the offenses that would subject the actor to criminal liability for making a child engage in specific conduct under child grooming?
Which chapter lists the offenses that would subject the actor to criminal liability for making a child engage in specific conduct under child grooming?
What is the primary intent behind the offense of child grooming?
What is the primary intent behind the offense of child grooming?
What is the classification of an offense under this section, unless specific conditions apply?
What is the classification of an offense under this section, unless specific conditions apply?
Under what circumstances is an offense under this section considered a state jail felony?
Under what circumstances is an offense under this section considered a state jail felony?
What level of felony is it when the actor restrains an individual the actor knows is a peace officer or judge while discharging official duties?
What level of felony is it when the actor restrains an individual the actor knows is a peace officer or judge while discharging official duties?
Under what conditions does an offense under this section become a felony of the third degree?
Under what conditions does an offense under this section become a felony of the third degree?
In which scenario is it not considered an offense to detain or move another under this section?
In which scenario is it not considered an offense to detain or move another under this section?
What level of felony is it when the actor restrains an individual while in custody or committed to a civil commitment facility?
What level of felony is it when the actor restrains an individual while in custody or committed to a civil commitment facility?
In which situation can a defendant be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
In which situation can a defendant be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
Under what circumstance would a defendant not be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
Under what circumstance would a defendant not be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
Which legislative act added the provision related to the conviction of offenses under Section 21.02 and Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
Which legislative act added the provision related to the conviction of offenses under Section 21.02 and Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
What condition must be met for a defendant to be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
What condition must be met for a defendant to be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as the offense under Subsection (a)(7)(A)?
Which legislative act amended the provision allowing a defendant to be convicted in the same criminal action for Section 21.02 and Subsection (a)(7)(A) offenses?
Which legislative act amended the provision allowing a defendant to be convicted in the same criminal action for Section 21.02 and Subsection (a)(7)(A) offenses?
What allows a defendant to be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as Subsection (a)(7)(A) if it is considered a lesser included offense?
What allows a defendant to be convicted of an offense under Section 21.02 in the same criminal action as Subsection (a)(7)(A) if it is considered a lesser included offense?
