1.
A person is criminally responsible for an offense committed by the conduct of another if:
A.
he intentionally convinces an innocent person to unknowingly commit an offense
B.
he solicits or aids another in the commission of an offense
C.
he fails to prevent someone from committing an offense
D.
all of these would make him responsible for another
8.1.5
2.
A person who informs the police of an offense which the person knows is not true, could be legally charged with______________________.
A.
failure to identify as a witness
B.
perjury
C.
compounding
D.
false report to a peace officer
8.1.21
3.
When an actor causes the penetration of the anus or female sexual organ of another person by any means without the person's consent, what offense has been committed?
A.
sexual assault
B.
rape
C.
aggravated assault
D.
none of these
8.1.13
4.
A riot requires an assemblage of ________________or more.
A.
6 persons
B.
7 persons
C.
15 persons
D.
20 persons
8.1.24
5.
Arti is aware his tree limb hangs over Bennie's garage. He wants the limb cut off regardless, so he climbs the tree and cuts the limb. It causes $400.00 in damage to the building. He did not intend the damage, he just wanted the limb cut off. What offense has he committed?
A.
criminal mischief
B.
reckless conduct
C.
reckless damage or destruction
D.
none of these
8.1.15
6.
"Recklessly" means________.
A.
negligently intentional.
B.
grossly negligent.
C.
aware of a substantial risk but consciously disregards.
D.
aware of some risk and negligently acts.
8.1.5
7.
Possession includes all but the actual:
A.
care
B.
control
C.
ownership
D.
custody
8.1.2
8.
What offense has been committed, when a husband physically forces his wife to have sex with him?
A.
assault
B.
sexual assault
C.
aggravated assault
D.
none of these will apply because they are married
8.1.13
9.
What is the difference in the meaning of the terms Suspect and Actor when used in the Penal Code?
A.
there is no difference.
B.
Actor is used when there is no doubt of identity: suspect is used if the person denies any knowledge of the crime
C.
Actor is used when describing misdemeanors; suspect for felonies.
D.
Suspect is used before the trial; actor after the person has been found guilty.
8.1.2
10.
Which of the following is not an element of homosexual conduct?
A.
engages in deviate sexual intercourse
B.
with a person of the same sex
C.
in a public place
8.1.12
11.
The definition of "element of an offense" is________________________.
A.
anything that in the manner of its intended use is capable of causing any harm or bodily injury
B.
the forbidden conduct, the required culpability, any required result, and the negation of any exception to an offense
C.
an offense given by a person who, by reason of youth, mental disease, or intoxication is known to be unable to make reasonable decisions
D.
anything reasonably regarded as harm, loss disadvantage or injury to another person in whose welfare the person is interested
8.1.2
12.
Which of the following would be considered serious bodily injury as defined in the Penal Code?
A.
swollen hand
B.
broken rib
C.
split lip
D.
severe headache caused by a blow
8.1.2
13.
Engaging in an act of sexual intercourse in a public place and is reckless about offending someone, are the elements of_______________________.
A.
indecent exposure (class B)
B.
deviate sexual intercourse
C.
public lewdness
D.
all of these
8.1.12
14.
If a person causes an explosion with intent to damage a vehicle to collect insurance money, he has committed what offense?
A.
damage of lien property
B.
contempt of court
C.
theft of lien holders property
D.
arson
E.
reckless conduct
8.1.5
15.
A person who intentionally or knowingly restrains another person is guilty of__________________________.
A.
kidnapping
B.
violation of prisoner's civil rights
C.
unlawful restraint
D.
false arrest
8.1.11
16.
The term "in the course of committing theft" as used in the Penal Code, refers to the type of conduct which occurs____________________________.
A.
in an attempt to commit theft
B.
during the commission of a theft
C.
in immediate flight following the attempt of theft
D.
in any of these circumstances
8.1.16
17.
Abducting a person with the intent to interfere with the performance of government is_________________________.
A.
aggravated kidnapping
B.
kidnapping
C.
unlawful restraint
D.
terroristic threat
8.1.11
18.
The penalty for theft of $85.00 would be________________________.
A.
class A misdemeanor
B.
class B misdemeanor
C.
class C misdemeanor
D.
3rd degree felony
8.1.18
19.
A person who intentionally commits murder in the course of committing burglary is guilty of_____________________.
A.
murder
B.
capital murder
C.
manslaughter
D.
criminally negligent homicide
8.1.10
20.
Accomplices to offenses________________________.
A.
must be prosecuted for the next lower offense
B.
are not treated the same as the principal offender
C.
are prosecuted only in felony cases
D.
may be charged and convicted for the same offense as the principal offender
8.1.5
21.
A non custodial parent commits what offense if, with intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child younger than 18 years he knowingly entices or persuades the child to leave the custody of the parent?
A.
interference with child custody
B.
enticing a child
C.
solicitation of a child
D.
contributing to the delinquency of a minor
8.1.14
22.
Which of the following is not an element of arson?
A.
knowing that it is within the city limits
B.
knowing that it is insured
C.
knowing that it is subject to mortgage
D.
all of these are elements of arson
E.
none of these are elements of arson
8.1.15
23.
A person who lies under oath during an official court proceeding and whose testimony is material is committing a crime classified as______________.
A.
class A misdemeanor
B.
Class B misdemeanor
C.
3rd degree felony
D.
2nd degree felony
8.1.21
24.
Bennie induces Artie, a man of 25 years physically and 6 years mentally, to go into a store and steal an item for him. Bennie is ________.
A.
criminally responsible for Arties acts.
B.
not responsible because he did no voluntary act of theft.
C.
responsible only as a conspirator.
8.1.6
25.
The definition of "public place" would include:
A.
city streets
B.
the central hallway of a hospital
C.
waiting room at the dentist's office
D.
lobby of a bank
E.
all of these are public places
8.1.2
26.
Which of the following would be considered NOTICE that entry is forbidden?
A.
an oral command from the owner to stay off the premises
B.
a ten-foot cyclone fence surrounding the property
C.
a "keep out" sign prominently posted
D.
all of these would satisfy the requirements
E.
a and b only
8.1.17
27.
Which of the following defenses are not considered to be a valid defense in a criminal proceeding?
A.
mistake of fact
B.
duress
C.
voluntary intoxication
D.
entrapment
E.
all of these are defenses to prosecution
8.1.7
28.
Carrying a handgun would be prohibited by law_______________________.
A.
in a school
B.
at a polling place on election day
C.
in a public place where alcohol is served
D.
all of these are prohibited places
8.1.26
29.
Which one of the following is the least serious of the four culpable mental states?
A.
reckless
B.
criminal negligence
C.
intentional
D.
knowing
8.1.5
30.
In which of these circumstances would you charge someone with aggravated assault?
A.
a prisoner spits on a police officer
B.
a prisoner kicks a police officer and causes a bruise
C.
a man hits his wife with his fists and causes a bruise
D.
all of these would justify the charge of agg. assault
E.
none of these would justify the charge of agg. assault
8.1.13
31.
A person taking a child into custody must do one of the following:
A.
detain the child overnight in a juvenile processing office
B.
keep child in law enforcement custody for the purpose of interrogation
C.
take the subject to a detention facility designated by the juvenile court
Objective 13.2.8
32.
Which of the following can consent to medical treatment of a minor?
A.
a friend of the child's who is at least 16 years of age
B.
an aunt or uncle who is at least 16 years of age
C.
a grandparent
Objective 13.2.12
33.
A peace officer is a preventer of crime with juveniles when he/she:
A.
Develop positive relationships with community and juveniles
B.
Arrest as many juveniles as possible
C.
Seeks vengeance on behalf of all victim's of juvenile crime by dealing with juveniles in a harsh manner.
Objective 13.1.3
34.
Which one of the following falls under the category of Delinquent Conduct in Section 51.03 of the Family Code?
A.
Run away
B.
Inhalation of volatile chemicals
C.
offense of DWI (first)
D.
violation of probation order by committing Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Objective 13.2.3
35.
Which of the following dispositions are authorized under sections 52.03 . Disposition without referral to count?
A.
a brief conference with the child and parents
B.
monthly reporting of the child to the arresting officer
C.
detaining the child in law enforcement custody
Objective 13.2.9
36.
The only privileged communication which is allowed under law regarding abuse or neglect is:
A.
between defendant and the clergy
B.
between defendant and spouse
C.
between defendant and attorney
Objective 13.2.11
37.
A child and his attorney may waive a constitutional right in writing or in court if both are informed of and understand the rights and possible consequences of waiving it and:
A.
the child's parents consent
B.
the waiver is voluntary
C.
the child is being tried as an adult
D.
a judge agrees to the waiver
Objective 13.2.4
38.
The document which is issued to the child in lieu of taking him into custody is called:
A.
citation
B.
violation notice
C.
warning notice
Objective 13.2.7
39.
A child may be taken into custody:
A.
for violation of a probation order
B.
at a police officer's discretion
C.
at the request of the parents
D.
at the request of school officials
Objective 13.2.7
40.
Most successful law enforcement gang suppression activity focuses on:
A.
making friends with gang members
B.
winning the confidence of gang members who inform
C.
arresting and prosecuting criminal violators
D.
ignoring gang activity as juvenile behavior
Objective 13.1.2
41.
When can a child consent to medical treatment for themselves?
A.
I f she wants an abortion
B.
If she he/she is 15 years of age or older
C.
If he/she has a venereal disease
Objective 13.2.12
42.
A person reporting child abuse and/or neglect or assisting in the investigation of such offense and acting in good faith is:
A.
a good Samaritan
B.
immune from civil and criminal liability
C.
immune from criminal liability only
Objective 13.2.11
43.
Which of the following influences may affect as adolescent's encounter with the police:
A.
Lack of bonding groups
B.
Socioeconomics
C.
Peer pressure
Objective 13.1.1
44.
When a child is taken into possession because he maybe in danger or abused, he can be placed:
A.
In a juvenile detention facility
B.
In isolation
C.
In a jail lock-up
D.
in a (unlocked) children's shelter
Objective 13.2.13
45.
A child may be photographed or finger printed if:
A.
the juvenile has been taken into custody for a CINS offense
B.
the juvenile has been taken into custody for a offense
C.
the juvenile has been taken into custody for a felony as a misdemeanor punishable by confinement in jail
Objective 13.2.6
46.
The crime that criminal gangs most commonly engage in as a group is:
A.
shoplifting
B.
bootlegging
C.
prostitution
D.
sale and use of narcotics
Objective 13.1.2
47.
A physician may examine without consent when:
A.
the child is 15 years of age or older
B.
child abuse is suspected
C.
the child is suspected of using drugs
D.
the child has a venereal disease
Objective 13.2.13
48.
Graffiti generally represent:
A.
the monikers of the person
B.
the effort to declare number one status for the gang
C.
marks of territory or turf boundaries
D.
all of the above
Objective 13.1.2
49.
Written notice
has to be given by a law enforcement agency to the school to which the juvenile in custody is believed to be enrolled in within:
A.
24 hours
B.
7 days
C.
6 hours
Objective 13.2.14
50.
Upon taking a child into custody, the officer must advise the:
A.
chief of police
B.
child's parent or guardian
C.
sheriff
Objective 13.2.7
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