Enhancements
A Class B Misdemeanor can only be enhanced with what?
Another Class B, A class A, or felony offense.
No blood no problem. This is the only requirement to prove an assault has been committed?
What is feeling pain?
Contrary to popular belief, Texas does not lead the nation in number of executions. This is the only offense in Texas for which someone can receive the Death Penalty.
What is Capital Murder
Martha Stewart and R. Kelly cannot own firearms outside their homes in Texas because they would be charged with this?
Kim's puppy hates potty training. She gets frustrated with it and stops feeding it for a few days, leaving it malnourished. What additionally must the state show in her charge?
What are the exception that conduct was not for fishing and hunting.
Cadet Petit is charged with DWI 1st Offender. She consents to a breath test and blows a .17. What is his punishment range
Class A range
Not so fast, just because you saw Karen stuff steaks down her pants doesnt mean you can arrest her just yet. Before you arrest her, she must pass this.
What are all points of sale?
In 2019, a Harris County Jury convicted Ronald Haskell for the killings of 5 members of a local family. In 2023, Robert Soliz was convicted of Capital Murder for the killing of Deputy Sandeep Dhawliwal. What made these offenses Capital Murder?
1) Haskell killed multiple people
2) Solis killed a peace officer
Next time you see someone driving a car with a screwdriver, you will know they are most likely committing this offense?
What is UUMV?
Kim sees a man with a pink bunny suit almost everywhere she goes. One day the man convinces her to rob a homeless man for his shopping cart at gunpoint. At trial the jury rejects Kim's insanity defense. How else can Kim's mental condition help her at trial?
what is it can be used as mitigation
Cadet Orda just cant stop stealing. She has had 7 prior convictions for class B theft. Today she walked into a Target and stole a $100 worth of merchandise. Leading her to be charged with this offense.
What is theft 3rd offender? 2- 10 years
A window punch is a well known tool of criminal practicing this crime.
What is Burglary of a Motor Vehicle?
Unlike a person who intentionally or knowingly causes the death of another person, a person who recklessly causes the death of an individual is guilty of this offense.
What is manslaughter.
What is Assault on a Pregnant Person
Cadet Perez had a little too much to drink after work. She pulls over in a McDonald's parking lot, turns her car off, and falls asleep. Shes arrested and charged with DWI. Her BAC was a .15 At trial she is found not guilty. Why?
Cadet Kellar has a road rage problem. After being cutoff in traffic this morning, he pointed a gun at another driver. He was charged with the offense of Agg Assault Deadly Weapon. He has previously been to prison for the exact same thing? What is Adam's punishment range?
What is 5-life?
Adam is very fond of the gas station across the street from the CJC. They have escorted him out many times and told him never to return again. If Adam cannot help himself and decides to come back he will be facing this kind of charge?
What is criminal trespass?
What is self-defense?
Did you see that crack rock? Me neither! Because Brenda just ate it before we could take it into evidence. We may not be able to charge her with Possession of a Controlled Substance, but we can charge her with this!
What is Tampering with Evidence?
Cadet Frederick is very studious. He goes above and beyond and researched written case law on his own before purchasing a firearm. He is charged with UCW in a school zone, which was not apart of the law he researched. What defense might he have at trial?
What is Mistake of Law
Kim has a need for speed. After leading police on a high speed chase, she vowed she's never going back to prison. Kim has been to prison twice already for high speed evading in motor vehicles. Once caught, she will be facing this range of punishment?
What is 25-life?
"But Mom I was just holding it for a friend." That excuse wont keep you from being arrested for this offense when police find you with a pocket full of Adderall with no prescription.
What is possession of a dangerous drug?
After being found guilty of Murder, Judge Smyth found that Steve did act out of sudden passion. Steve has no prior felony convictions. What is Steve's punishment range?
What 2-20?
Rocks, canes, and pillows oh my! Though unconventional, all of these things can qualify as this if used during an aggravated assault.
What is a deadly weapon?
Cadet Burkholder loves his grandparent very much. He cant stand to see him suffer on life support, so he pulls the plug on him after the nurses leave. He is charged with Murder. Does his conduct meet the elements?
Yes.