Legal Definition of Intoxication and Duress

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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?

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?

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 the actor was placed in a compulsion-inducing situation intentionally Signup and view all the answers

Is acting at the command of one's spouse a valid defense under this section?

No, unless under compulsion that establishes a defense Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes entrapment according to this section?

Being induced to engage in conduct that one would not otherwise have engaged in Signup and view all the answers

What does the chapter not apply to regarding the death of an unborn child?

Dispensation of over-the-counter medication Signup and view all the answers

What is considered 'restrain' as defined in the chapter?

Restricting a person's movements without consent Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions is the death of an unborn child not covered by the chapter?

When drugs are administered illegally Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exempts the death of an unborn child from the chapter?

Assisted reproduction procedures as defined by Section 160.102, Family Code Signup and view all the answers

What type of medical procedure performed by licensed health care providers is exempt from this chapter?

Procedures as part of assisted reproduction Signup and view all the answers

When is the death of an unborn child not covered by this chapter?

When a mother undergoes a lawful medical procedure during assisted reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the amendment by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 807 (H.B. 1540)?

September 1, 2021 Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances does a person commit the offense of child grooming?

Coercing a minor to engage in sexual conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which legislative act amended the statute with regards to child grooming in September 2007?

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1415, Sec. 22(a) Signup and view all the answers

What age range defines a child for the offense of child grooming?

Younger than 18 years of age Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter lists the offenses that would subject the actor to criminal liability for making a child engage in specific conduct under child grooming?

Chapter 20A Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent behind the offense of child grooming?

To facilitate criminal activities involving minors Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of an offense under this section, unless specific conditions apply?

Class B misdemeanor Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is an offense under this section considered a state jail felony?

When the person restrained is a child younger than 17 years Signup and view all the answers

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?

Felony of the second degree Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions does an offense under this section become a felony of the third degree?

When the actor exposes the victim to serious bodily injury Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is it not considered an offense to detain or move another under this section?

For the purpose of detaining an individual lawfully arrested Signup and view all the answers

What level of felony is it when the actor restrains an individual while in custody or committed to a civil commitment facility?

State jail felony Signup and view all the answers

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)?

If the offense under Section 21.02 is a lesser included offense of Subsection (a)(7)(A) Signup and view all the answers

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)?

If the offenses occurred in different time periods Signup and view all the answers

Which legislative act added the provision related to the conviction of offenses under Section 21.02 and Subsection (a)(7)(A)?

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 641 Signup and view all the answers

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)?

If the Section 21.02 offense is a lesser included offense Signup and view all the answers

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?

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 Signup and view all the answers

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?

Fulfilling legal requirements for a lesser included offense Signup and view all the answers