TCOLE Texas Penal Code 2

Question 1

Under Texas Penal Code, what mental state is required for a person to be criminally responsible for causing a result 'knowingly'?

Accepted Answer

The person is aware their conduct is reasonably certain to cause the result

Answer

Under TPC §6.03(b), a person acts 'knowingly' when they are aware that their conduct is reasonably certain to cause the result.

Question 2

A person is charged with aggravated assault under Texas Penal Code §22.02. Which of the following elevates a simple assault to aggravated assault?

Accepted Answer

The offender uses a deadly weapon

Answer

TPC §22.02 elevates assault to aggravated assault when the offender uses or exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of the assault.

Question 3

Under the Texas Penal Code, which felony degree carries a punishment range of 2 to 20 years in prison?

Accepted Answer

Second degree felony

Answer

TPC §12.33 establishes second degree felony punishment at confinement for 2 to 20 years and an optional fine not exceeding $10,000.

Question 4

Under TPC §31.03, theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000 is classified as:

Accepted Answer

State jail felony

Answer

TPC §31.03(e)(4) classifies theft of property valued at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 as a state jail felony.

Question 5

Which Texas Penal Code section defines 'serious bodily injury'?

Accepted Answer

TPC §1.07

Answer

TPC §1.07 contains definitions for the entire Penal Code, including 'serious bodily injury' as injury creating substantial risk of death or permanent disfigurement.

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TCOLE Texas Penal Code 2