Vocab
The mental states for crime describe this "C" word.
CULPABILITY
The number of culpable mental states
FOUR
Sudden passion killing is covered by this crime.
MURDER
The least severe penalty for a crime in Texas.
MISDEMEANOR
What is "being aware of the nature of one's conduct and probable outcome?"
KNOWING (LY)
The number of the Penal Code Section Dealing with Crime Against Persons? (Title: _______?)
FIVE
Killing someone while committing a robbery is this two-word crime __________ _________.
CAPITAL MURDER
A penalty in Texas with special rules for probation, facility and time served.
STATE JAIL FELONY
What is a conscious desire to engage in specific conduct or cause a result?
INTENTIONAL (LY)
What is the Penal Code Chapter for Homicide?
NINETEEN
Recklessly causing a death of a person.
MANSLAUGHTER
The most severe crime penalty in Texas
FELONY
What is failing to take the care a normal person would take in a situation?
NEGLIGENT/NEGLIGENCE
What is the Penal Code Chapter for Kidnapping?
TWENTY
The two-word crime for killing a person while escaping prison or jail.
CAPITAL MURDER
Penalty punishable by more than one year in prison or jail.
FELONY
What is being aware of - and still taking - a risk without regard for a possible outcome?
RECKLESS (LY)
At least ________ culpable mental state(s) must be present for a person to commit a crime.
ONE
The crime for a death caused by criminal negligence.
CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE
A person can receive a citation for this level of crime in Texas.
MISDEMEANOR