penal code offenses
A person commits an offense if, knowing the character and content, employs, authorizes, or induces a child younger than 18 years of age to engage in sexual conduct or performance. This offense is?
Sexual performance by a child
what is the penalty for Online solicitation of a minor?
3rd degree felony
2nd if younger than 14
________ allows statements by a child younger than 14 regarding alleged offenses to be admissible in court even if considered hearsay. This ensures heard testimony even if the child is not present
Hearsay of a child
Rights to the personal freedom reserved to citizens in amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 are considered what?
personal rights
the main goal of asset forfeiture
A person commits an offense if, knowing that an investigation or official proceeding is pending or in progress he alters, destroys, or conceals anything with the intent to impair the verity as evidence in the investigation or official proceeding, or makes, presents, or uses any record, document, or thing with knowledge of it's falsity and with the intent to affect the course or outcome of the investigation or official proceeding
what is the penalty for stealing or receiving a stolen check or similar sight order?
class A misdemeanor
what is the age of access to name, phone number, and address
17 years of age and older
what are the 2 types of due process
Substantive and procedural
- identify account numbers and signatures
- monitor the account to determine best time to strike
- know whether it is collateral for a loan
these are the 3 steps of what?
pre-seizure planning for bank account
A person commits an offense if he knowingly makes a false entry or alteration of a government record or intentionally destroys, conceals, or impairs a government record
Tampering with a government record
what is the penalty for credit card or debit card abuse?
state jail felony
3rd degree if committed against an elderly individual
Family violence is a _______________ to society and its members.
serious danger and threat
Tx court of appeals has how many justices for how long?
9 justices for 6 year terms
Did not know or should not have reasonably have known the act or omission giving rise to the forfeiture or that it was likely to occur at or before the time of acquiring the interest. this is what?
Innocent owner defense
A person commits an offense if by means of coercion he influences or attempts to influence a public servant in a specific exercise of his official duties or influences or attempts to influence a voter
coercion of a public servant or voter
what is the penalty for unauthorized use of a vehicle?
state jail felony
Victims of family violence are entitled to the ________ amount of protection from harm or abuse or the threat thereof, as permitted by law
Maximum
Tx supreme court has how many justices and how long is their term?
1 chief and 8 justices for staggered 6 year terms
In Texas, asset forfeiture is _____
civil
A person commits an offense if the person is an officer, shareholder, partner, employee, agent, or independent contractor of a telecommunications service provider and the person knowingly and without authority uses or diverts telecommunications service for thir own benefit or the benefit of another
Unauthorized use of telecommunications service
what is the penalty for offering a gift to a public servant?
class A misdemeanor
who are the conservators of peace?
Sherriff
Court of appeals has how many courts, justices and what is their jursidcition?
14 courts
80 justices
regional jurisdiction
The state attorney must commence proceedings not later than the ____ day.
30th