what is the section number bribery is under?
36.02
"Vote" means? (must include the word law in your answer)
to cast a ballot in an election regulated by law.
what in your opinion does the word guilty mean
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What was the name of the fella who was found NOT guilty?/ overturned
Ruel M. Hamilton,
How much money is payed world wide in bribes?
1 trillion!!
How did ruel m. hamilton's case get overturned?
He claimed his lawyer was misinfromed about the law
"Custody" means? (you only need one of the two definitions to be right)
(A) detained or under arrest by a peace officer; or
(B) under restraint by a public servant pursuant to an order of a court.
whats the men rea of this offense?
"A person commits an offense if they intentionally or knowingly offers...."
what was the guys name that was found guilty?
Rodolfo Delgado
What is a way to get caught accepting a bribe?
"The red handed trap" / "The red handed method"
what precent of bribery offenses involved $15,000 or less?
30.8% (30%)
"Benefit" means?
anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or pecuniary advantage, including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary has a direct and substantial interest.
What's the actus reus of this offense? (give me a brief and close enough definition)
"....confers, or agrees to confer on another, or solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept from another."
Where did delgado hide the money he was bribed with?
Beer cases.
based off of this presentation what makes bribery, bribery? (like what makes it illegal cause you can bribe someone and have it not be illegal but what makes specific cases illegal)
bribing a public offical
What was the title of this presenation?
Bribery (36.02)
"Party official" means?
a person who holds any position or office in a political party, whether by election, appointment, or employment.
what is the penalty for this offense? (in texas)
A felony of the second degree.
how long did Delgado get sentenced for? and is he still in prison?
5 years, and the case was in 2019 so yes he's still incarcerated.
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Whats the most common form of police corruption?
Bribery!! 🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉
Bribe means? (answer in your own words if its close enough to this definition you will win the points) (HINT: persuade is a good word to use.)
persuade (someone) to act in one's favor, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducements.
what is the 2nd-degree felony punishment?
imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years, and a fine up to 10,000.
Did Ruel even actually give the officals money?
yes he did but didnt get anything in return.
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