Penal Code
“_________________” 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.
What is Serious Bodily Injury
A class C driver's license permits a person to operate a single two-axle vehicle (other than a motorcycle or moped) with a gross weight not exceeding __ pounds.
The CCP Art. 15.25 specifically states, “ In case of __________, the officer may break down the door of any house for the purpose of making an arrest, if he be refused admittance after giving notice of his authority and purpose.”
What is a Felony
An Officer can frisk - if the situation calls for it; if there is reasonable fear that the suspect may be in possession of a weapon. The case law surrounding these facts is:
What is Terry v Ohio
Word for A
What is Adam
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?
What is Theft of Service
Upon reaching an uncontrolled intersection of equal design and surface, an operator of a vehicle must yield right-of-way to
What is the vehicle on his right
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 ______________.
Who is the Sheriff
The degree of proof required to “stop and frisk” is called:
What is reasonable suspicion.
Word for J
What is John
ROBBERY is considered a _________________ as defined in section 29.02 of the Texas Penal Code.
What is a 2nd degree felony
“_____________” means a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily to transport property.
What is a Truck
____ 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.
What is County Court
In most cases automobile searches are an exception to the rule requiring a search warrant. In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed searches of vehicles without a warrant provided the police had “probable cause”.
What is Carroll v. U.S.
Word for U
What is Union
Mr. Jones threatens to “punch out” the dog catcher because he testified against him in court for violation of the city’s barking dog ordinance. Which of the following is the most serious offense that he can legally be charged with?
What is Obstruction or Retaliation
An operator of a motor vehicle is required to stop at a railroad crossing when a railroad engine approaching within approximately __________ feet of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from that distance and the engine is an immediate hazard because of its speed or proximity to the crossing; ?
What is 1500
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.
What is a warrant of arrest
Seizure and detention do not always require force or actual contact. Many times peace officers simply inform a person that he is under arrest, and the arrested person submits without any further action. This is called “_________________” seizure and detention.
What is Constructive
Word for N
What is Nora
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?
What is Disrupting Meeting or Procession
The prima facie speed limit for a school bus not traveling on a Texas or U.S. highway is
What is 50mph
What public official is responsible for conducting inquests in counties that do not have medical examiners?
Who is the Justice of the Peace
The case law which allows for categories of evidence for which a search may be conducted may be found in:
What is Katz v. U.S
Word for I
What is Ida