Texas Penal Code 4 (Latest 2023 - 2024) Complete Answers 100% Correct

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1. List some of the objectives of the penal code as listed under §1.02 PC. Answer: •insure public safety, • definition & grading of offenses, • prescribe penalties, • guide& limit discr... etion, • safeguard conduct, • define scope of state interest in law enforcement 2. Conduct does not constitute an offense unless it is by statute, municipal ordinance, order of a county commissioner's court, or rules au- thorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute. (§1.03 PC) Answer: defined as anoffense 3. Either the Conduct or the must occur in this State before Texashas Jurisdiction. Answer: result 4. If a body is found in this state, where may it be presumed that the deathoccurred? (§1.04 PC) Answer: in the state, Texas 5. What constitutes the State of Texas? Answer: the land, water and airspace abovethe land and water 6. How do we determine a person's age? Answer: on the anniversary of his birth date 7. : illness, pain or any impairment of physical condition. Answer: bodily injury 8. : a threat however communicated to commit a crime, or a threat toinflict bodily injury in the future Answer: coercion [Show More]

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