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An indictment of information for any misdemeanor may be presented within _____ from the date of the commission of the offense, and not afterward.
An indictment of information for any misdemeanor may be presented within _____ from the date of the commission of the offense, and not afterward.
If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena, he may be fined at the discretion of the court, _______ dollars in a felony case.
If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena, he may be fined at the discretion of the court, _______ dollars in a felony case.
A “commitment” is a court order.....
A “commitment” is a court order.....
The head of the agency arresting or holding a person in the prevention of “Family Violence” if there is probable cause to believe the violence will continue if the person is immediately released, may hold the person for a period of not more than _______ hours after bond has been posted. This detention period may be extended for an additional period if a magistrate makes a determination of fact and directs in writing to the person having custody of the detained person. The additional period of detention shall not exceed_________.
The head of the agency arresting or holding a person in the prevention of “Family Violence” if there is probable cause to believe the violence will continue if the person is immediately released, may hold the person for a period of not more than _______ hours after bond has been posted. This detention period may be extended for an additional period if a magistrate makes a determination of fact and directs in writing to the person having custody of the detained person. The additional period of detention shall not exceed_________.
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A search warrant for _____________ may not be signed by a justice of the peace.
A search warrant for _____________ may not be signed by a justice of the peace.
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Except by due course of the law of the land, no citizen of this state shall be deprived of:
Except by due course of the law of the land, no citizen of this state shall be deprived of:
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A person is considered “arrested” when the person has been actually placed under restraint or is ___________.
A person is considered “arrested” when the person has been actually placed under restraint or is ___________.
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A/an ______________ is a written statement filed and presented in behalf of the State by the district or county attorney, charging the defendant with an offense which may by law be so prosecuted.
A/an ______________ is a written statement filed and presented in behalf of the State by the district or county attorney, charging the defendant with an offense which may by law be so prosecuted.
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Who may execute a search warrant for criminal evidence?
Who may execute a search warrant for criminal evidence?
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_____________ means a postmortem examination of the body of a person, including X-rays and an examination of the internal organs and structures after dissection, to determine the cause of death or the nature of any pathological changes that may have contributed to it.
_____________ means a postmortem examination of the body of a person, including X-rays and an examination of the internal organs and structures after dissection, to determine the cause of death or the nature of any pathological changes that may have contributed to it.
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Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to arrest without a warrant?
Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to arrest without a warrant?
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A peace officer _________________, when a felony or Class “A” misdemeanor has been committed in the presence or within the view of a magistrate, and such magistrate verbally orders the arrest of the offender.
A peace officer _________________, when a felony or Class “A” misdemeanor has been committed in the presence or within the view of a magistrate, and such magistrate verbally orders the arrest of the offender.
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Which amendment defines the right to be secured from unreasonable search and seizures?
Which amendment defines the right to be secured from unreasonable search and seizures?
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Whenever a number of persons are assembled in such a manner, as to constitute a riot, it is the duty of every ______ to cause such persons to disperse.
Whenever a number of persons are assembled in such a manner, as to constitute a riot, it is the duty of every ______ to cause such persons to disperse.
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When an officer is handling a family violence case, he or she must....
When an officer is handling a family violence case, he or she must....
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Which of the following is not a magistrate in Texas?
Which of the following is not a magistrate in Texas?
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The _____ is a conservator of the peace in his county.
The _____ is a conservator of the peace in his county.
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All are examples of reason for a writ of habeas corpus except:
All are examples of reason for a writ of habeas corpus except:
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What are the primary duties of a peace officer in cases involving family violence?
What are the primary duties of a peace officer in cases involving family violence?
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If a witness have in his possession any instrument of writing or other thing desired as evidence, the following instrument may specify such evidence and direct that the witness bring the same with him and produce it in court;
If a witness have in his possession any instrument of writing or other thing desired as evidence, the following instrument may specify such evidence and direct that the witness bring the same with him and produce it in court;
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An inquest of a deceased person needs to be held if the person...
An inquest of a deceased person needs to be held if the person...
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Whenever a number of persons are assembled together in such a manner as to constitute a riot, according to the penal law of the State, it is the duty of every magistrate or peace officer to cause such persons to disperse. This may either be done by commanding them to disperse or by __________ the persons engaged, if necessary, either with or without warrant.
Whenever a number of persons are assembled together in such a manner as to constitute a riot, according to the penal law of the State, it is the duty of every magistrate or peace officer to cause such persons to disperse. This may either be done by commanding them to disperse or by __________ the persons engaged, if necessary, either with or without warrant.
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The statute of limitations for Indecency with a child (PC 21.11) is ____.
The statute of limitations for Indecency with a child (PC 21.11) is ____.
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A/an ____________ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed to “any peace officer of the State of Texas”, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day at a term stated in the writ.
A/an ____________ is a writ issued by the court or clerk, and directed to “any peace officer of the State of Texas”, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before that court immediately, or on a day at a term stated in the writ.
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CCP Article 2.17 requires that when a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant from a magistrate or court, he shall be placed in jail by the ______________.
CCP Article 2.17 requires that when a prisoner is committed to jail by warrant from a magistrate or court, he shall be placed in jail by the ______________.
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Which of the following is listed as a peace officer in the CCP?
Which of the following is listed as a peace officer in the CCP?
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Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to arrest without a warrant?
Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to arrest without a warrant?
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_____ has original jurisdiction in class A and B misdemeanors when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
_____ has original jurisdiction in class A and B misdemeanors when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
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What public official is responsible for conducting inquests in counties that do not have medical examiners?
What public official is responsible for conducting inquests in counties that do not have medical examiners?
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Which of the following officials is authorized under the CCP to call any military company in a county to aid in overcoming resistance, and if necessary, in seizing and arresting persons engaged in such resistance?
Which of the following officials is authorized under the CCP to call any military company in a county to aid in overcoming resistance, and if necessary, in seizing and arresting persons engaged in such resistance?
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When the Magistrate sits for the purpose of inquiring into a criminal accusation against any person is:
When the Magistrate sits for the purpose of inquiring into a criminal accusation against any person is:
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A peace officer may arrest, without warrant, for which of the following?
A peace officer may arrest, without warrant, for which of the following?
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A ______________ is written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law.
A ______________ is written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law.
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A peace officer commissioned and authorized by another state to make arrests for felonies who is in fresh pursuit of a person for the purpose of arresting that person for _______________ may continue the pursuit into this state and arrest the person.
A peace officer commissioned and authorized by another state to make arrests for felonies who is in fresh pursuit of a person for the purpose of arresting that person for _______________ may continue the pursuit into this state and arrest the person.
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Which of the following is not a peace officer in Texas?
Which of the following is not a peace officer in Texas?
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Who are Peace Officers?
Who are Peace Officers?
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A/an ____________ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person therein named of some act or omission which by law, is declared to be an offense.
A/an ____________ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person therein named of some act or omission which by law, is declared to be an offense.
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Which of the following would be listed in the CCP as a “Special Investigator.”
Which of the following would be listed in the CCP as a “Special Investigator.”
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An instrument issued by the clerk of a court or a justice of the peace commanding that the person named therein appear at a specific time and place is a/an _________.
An instrument issued by the clerk of a court or a justice of the peace commanding that the person named therein appear at a specific time and place is a/an _________.
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A ____ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person herein named of some act or omission which, by law is declared to be an offense.
A ____ is the written statement of a grand jury accusing a person herein named of some act or omission which, by law is declared to be an offense.
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A warrant of arrest issued and signed only by a mayor of an incorporated city or town can be executed:
A warrant of arrest issued and signed only by a mayor of an incorporated city or town can be executed:
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You are a peace officer and have probable cause to believe that a well known bank robber has written plans to rob a bank in his personal diary. You may:
You are a peace officer and have probable cause to believe that a well known bank robber has written plans to rob a bank in his personal diary. You may:
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A “commitment” is a court order....
A “commitment” is a court order....
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A peace officer _______ arrest a suspect if he has probable cause to believe he has violated a protective order under PC 25.07, and it does not occur in his presence.
A peace officer _______ arrest a suspect if he has probable cause to believe he has violated a protective order under PC 25.07, and it does not occur in his presence.
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A “commitment” is a court order...
A “commitment” is a court order...
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If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena, he may be fined at the discretion of the court, ______ dollars in a misdemeanor case.
If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena, he may be fined at the discretion of the court, ______ dollars in a misdemeanor case.
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________ shall have original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the justice court, and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
________ shall have original jurisdiction of all misdemeanors of which exclusive original jurisdiction is not given to the justice court, and when the fine to be imposed shall exceed five hundred dollars.
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A peace officer _______ arrest a suspect if he has probable cause to believe he has violated a protective order under PC 38.112, and it does occur in his presence.
A peace officer _______ arrest a suspect if he has probable cause to believe he has violated a protective order under PC 38.112, and it does occur in his presence.
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Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to make a custody arrest provided the person is willing to sign a citation?
Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to make a custody arrest provided the person is willing to sign a citation?
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Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to make a custody arrest provided the person is willing to sign a citation?
Under which of the following situations is an officer NOT permitted to make a custody arrest provided the person is willing to sign a citation?
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Study Notes
Statute of Limitations
- An indictment for a misdemeanor may be presented within a certain time frame from the date of the commission of the offense.
Witnesses and Subpoenas
- A witness who refuses to obey a subpoena may be fined up to a certain amount in a felony case and a different amount in a misdemeanor case.
- A subpoena may specify evidence and direct the witness to bring it to court.
Commitment and Detention
- A commitment is a court order, and in family violence cases, the head of the agency arresting or holding the person may detain them for a certain number of hours after bond has been posted.
- The detention period may be extended for an additional period if a magistrate makes a determination of fact.
Search Warrants
- A search warrant cannot be signed by a justice of the peace.
- A peace officer, sheriff, or marshal can execute a search warrant for criminal evidence.
Arrests
- A person is considered arrested when they are actually placed under restraint or are told they are under arrest.
- A peace officer may arrest without a warrant in certain situations, such as when a felony or Class A misdemeanor has been committed in their presence.
- A peace officer may also arrest without a warrant when a magistrate verbally orders the arrest of the offender.
Riot and Dispersal
- When a group of persons are assembled in a way that constitutes a riot, it is the duty of every magistrate or peace officer to cause them to disperse.
Family Violence
- A peace officer has primary duties in cases involving family violence, including arresting the suspect if probable cause exists.
- When handling a family violence case, an officer must take certain steps.
Inquests and Autopsies
- An inquest of a deceased person is necessary if the person died under certain circumstances.
- An autopsy is a postmortem examination of the body to determine the cause of death or any pathological changes.
Peace Officers
- A sheriff is a conservator of the peace in their county.
- Examples of peace officers include sheriffs, marshals, and certain other officials.
- A peace officer commissioned and authorized by another state to make arrests for felonies may continue the pursuit into Texas and arrest the person.
Writs and Citations
- A writ of habeas corpus can be used in certain situations, except when the person is imprisoned on a final judgment of conviction.
- A citation in lieu of arrest may be used in certain situations.
Courts and Jurisdiction
- The statute of limitations for indecency with a child is a certain number of years.
- The county court has original jurisdiction in class A and B misdemeanors when the fine exceeds a certain amount.
- The justice of the peace has jurisdiction in certain misdemeanors.
Miscellaneous
- The 4th Amendment defines the right to be secured from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Under certain circumstances, an officer may not arrest without a warrant.
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