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Texas Penal Code Offenses Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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:

    Answer: Knowing the owner has not consented

    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.

  6. Which of the following conduct constitutes 'false imprisonment' under TPC §20.02?

    Answer: Intentionally or knowingly restraining another person without consent

    TPC §20.02 defines false imprisonment as intentionally or knowingly restraining another person without their consent.

  7. Under TPC §30.05, a person commits criminal trespass when they enter or remain on property without consent after receiving notice to depart — which of the following qualifies as legally sufficient 'notice'?

    Answer: Fencing designed to exclude intruders, oral communication, or posted signs

    TPC §30.05 defines notice as oral or written communication, fencing or other enclosure designed to exclude intruders, or posted signs.