Misdemeanor V Felony
What are the categories of Homicide?
Criminal and Non-Criminal
In ordinary language, is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority.
Crime
Drowning is considered what type of death?
Accidental
Physical harm, threats, or coercive behavior against a family or household member
Domestic violence
If a person threatens violence to another and takes their belongings this is a what
Robbery
If you are facing no more than one year in county jail, not a State Jail Felony Punishment Facility. What type of charge are you facing?
Misdemeanor
The state of being imprisoned.
Incarcerated
A death that occurs during the commission or attempted commission of kidnapping, robbery, arson, but not limited to.
Capital Murder
Who can file for a protective order in Texas?
An adult member of the family or household
Refers to an unlawful act or unlawful omission of an act, and the act must be voluntary
Actus Reus
This is the most serious level of misdemeanor in Texas. It includes offenses such as Assault Causing Bodily Injury (BI).
Class A misdemeanor
To give support to a theory or finding.
Corroborate
Non-Criminal homicides include.
Killing in self defense, Legal Execution (Government) and a Hunting Accident
Initially a temporary protective order (TPO) in Texas can last up to how many days?
20 days
A person forces entry into a business ,which was closed, and takes jewelry and several other expensive items
Burglary
This felony can result in a prison term with the Texas Department of Corrections ranging from 2 to 10 years and a fine.
3rd degree felony
To bribe someone to commit an unlawful act.
Suborn
The killing of one person by another
Homicide
What is one of the legal requirements for obtaining a protective order?
Proof of physical harm must be shown
In Texas, a person punches another person and breaks that person's jaw.
Aggravated Assault
The highest level of felony in Texas is:
Capital felony
To bring to court on a criminal charge
Arraign
There are five manners of death
Natural, Accident, Suicide, Homicide, and Undetermined
What type of misdemeanor is domestic violence in Texas?
Class A misdemeanor
How many elements of crime are there? Name them
4
Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Concurrence and Causation