Constitution
Misdemeanors
Felonies
Levels of Proof
100
Sheila and Jan have T-shirts made that reflect their beliefs about breast cancer. Which 1st amendment right are they exercising?
What is the freedom of speech.
100
The least severe of crimes are referred to as Class _____ Misdemeanors
What is "C"
100
The lowest level felony in Texas is the
What is a State Jail Felony
100
The level of proof needed for a guilty verdict and to send someone to jail
What is Beyond a reasonable doubt
200
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are usually referred to as this.
What is the Bill or Rights
200
The punishment range for a class C misdemeanor is this
What is up to a $500.00 fine
200
The punishment for a Capital felony is
What is life without parole or the death sentence
200
When a police officer has facts or information which would make him believe there is a possibility that someone may be involved in criminal activity he has
What is a Reasonable Suspicion
300
The Second Amendment guarantees the government will not take away the people's right to possess these
What are guns
300
A person cannot be arrested or jailed for committing a Class _____ Misdemeanor
What is a class C
300
The punishment for a 3rd degree felony is
What is 2-10 years and up to a $10,000.00 fine
300
When a police officer has a gut feeling about something it is often referred to as
What is a Mere Hunch
400
The 4th Amendment prohibits unreasonable and searches and _____________
What are seizures
400
The punishment range for a Class B misdemeanor is
What is up to 180 days in jail and a $2000.00 fine.
400
The punishment for a 2nd degree felony is
What is 2-20 years and up to a $10,000.00 fine
400
When a police officer has actual knowledge of facts a circumstances which makes it probable that a crime is being, has just been, or is about to be committed is referred to as
What is probable cause
500
Before the police and search your home they must obtain this
What is a search warrant
500
The punishment range for a class A Misdemeanor is
What is up to 2 years in jail and a $4000.00 fine
500
The punishment for a 1st degree felony is
What is 5-99 years and up to a $10,000.00 fine
500
A police officer can arrest someone only when they have this level of proof
What is probable cause