TCOLE Texas Penal Code Offenses 4

Question 1

Under TPC §46.02, it is generally unlawful to carry a handgun on one's person UNLESS the person is:

Accepted Answer

On their own premises or premises under their control, or inside or en route in a vehicle they control

Answer

TPC §46.02 generally prohibits carrying a handgun but provides exceptions including being on one's own premises or in a controlled vehicle.

Question 2

What is the legal definition of 'possession' as it applies to controlled substance offenses under the Texas Penal Code?

Accepted Answer

Actual care, custody, control, or management of the substance

Answer

Under TPC §1.07, 'possession' means actual care, custody, control, or management — it does not require physical touching or ownership.

Question 3

Under Texas Penal Code §22.02, aggravated assault is committed when a person commits assault and:

Accepted Answer

The person causes serious bodily injury or uses or exhibits a deadly weapon

Answer

TPC §22.02 elevates assault to aggravated assault when serious bodily injury results or a deadly weapon is used or exhibited.

Question 4

A person commits 'harassment' under TPC §42.07 by sending repeated electronic communications with intent to:

Accepted Answer

Harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another

Answer

TPC §42.07 prohibits electronic communications sent with the intent to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another person.

Question 5

Under TPC §31.07, 'unauthorized use of a motor vehicle' requires that the person operates another's vehicle without the effective consent of the owner and:

Accepted Answer

Knowing the owner has not consented

Answer

TPC §31.07 requires that the person operate another's vehicle or watercraft knowing they lack the effective consent of the owner — intent to permanently deprive is not required.

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TCOLE Texas Penal Code Offenses 4