34 Questions
What right is guaranteed by the Texas Constitution Art. 1 Sec. 15?
Right to jury in felony cases
Which amendment provides the right to trial by jury in civil cases under the U.S. Constitution?
Amendment VII
Under CCP Art. 1.25, what is a specific right guaranteed to individuals?
Right to confront witnesses
In which section of the Texas Constitution can the right of multiple convictions and denial of bail be found?
Art. 1 Sec. 11a
Which right is emphasized in CCP Art. 1.04?
Rights of the accused
According to USC Amendment VIII, what aspect of punishment is prohibited?
Cruel and unusual punishment
Which of the following statements is true regarding the definition of 'conspiracy'?
It involves an agreement between two or more persons to commit a felony.
Based on the information provided, which defense is considered an affirmative defense to prosecution?
Insanity due to severe mental disease or defect
Which of the following statements is true regarding voluntary intoxication?
It does not constitute a defense to the commission of a crime.
If temporary insanity caused by intoxication is relied upon as a defense, what is the court required to do?
Charge the jury in accordance with the provisions of the relevant section
Which of the following is NOT considered a 'mental disease or defect'?
Repeated criminal conduct
If a defendant introduces evidence of temporary insanity caused by intoxication, what is the purpose according to the text?
To mitigate the penalty attached to the offense
What type of conduct can be considered as one offense according to the text?
Using a fraudulent scheme to avoid charges
Under what circumstances can the values of the service used or diverted be aggregated?
When the conduct is part of a continuing course of conduct or one scheme
Which of the following is considered theft of telecommunications service?
Avoiding lawful charges using a fraudulent scheme
What action constitutes theft of telecommunications service according to the text?
Using a counterfeit telecommunications access device
Which type of device usage in obtaining telecommunications service is deemed illegal?
Employing a false pretense to obtain service
In what way can a person avoid being charged for telecommunications service illegally?
Through deceptive methods to avoid lawful charges
What offense is committed under PC 20.05 - Smuggling of Persons if someone uses a motor vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other means of conveyance to transport an individual?
Conceal the individual from a peace officer or special investigator
In what circumstances does a person violate federal law under PC 20.05 - Smuggling of Persons?
By encouraging individuals to enter the country illegally
What action constitutes smuggling of persons under PC 20.05 if someone assists, guides, or directs individuals to enter or remain on agricultural land?
Help individuals enter agricultural land without owner's consent
Under PC 20.05, what is the intent when someone transports an individual with the purpose of fleeing from a peace officer or special investigator?
To flee from law enforcement
Which is considered an offense under PC 20.05 - Smuggling of Persons?
Concealing someone from detection in violation of federal law
What action leads to committing an offense under PC 20.05 if someone uses a means of conveyance to transport an individual?
Concealing the individual from a peace officer or special investigator
Based on the text, if a person has filed a protective order against the actor, what is presumed regarding consent?
The person did not give effective consent to the actor's conduct
Which of the following situations would NOT create a presumption of lack of consent?
The person and the actor are in a dating relationship, and no legal action has been taken
Based on the text, what is the minimum age for a person to legally carry a handgun without being convicted of certain offenses?
21 years old
Which of the following offenses, if convicted within the past 5 years, would prohibit a person from legally carrying a handgun?
All of the above
Based on the text, in which of the following situations can a person legally carry a handgun?
Both A and B
If a person has been convicted of an offense under Section 42.01(a)(7) or (8) within the past 5 years, can they legally carry a handgun?
No, regardless of the circumstances
Based on the text, which of the following legal actions would create a presumption of lack of consent for the actor's conduct?
All of the above
If a person is younger than 21 years old and carries a handgun, are there any exceptions where they would NOT be committing an offense?
Yes, if they are on their own premises or in their vehicle
Based on the text, which of the following statements is correct regarding the presumption of lack of consent?
The presumption applies in any of the situations mentioned in the text
If a person is married to the actor and a petition for dissolution of marriage has been filed, what is presumed regarding consent?
The person did not give effective consent to the actor's conduct
Test your knowledge about key constitutional rights guaranteed by the Texas and U.S. Constitutions, including the right to bail, double jeopardy, property rights, due process of law, rights of the accused, and more.
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