ADMISSION-Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education Set 7

A person who intentionally takes a shotgun to a polling place on an election day may be charged with what offense?

Dirty Don, an adult, compels Betty, the baby sitter, to submit to sexual intercourse by threatening the Baby's life. Betty is 16, unmarried, and a virgin. Dirty Don may be charged with:

Mr. D intentionally snatches a purse from the shoulder of a little old lady. The purse and contents are worth $150. The lady was not hurt. In fact, it all happened so fast that she didn't realize what was going on. Mr. D should be charged with:

Eddie Murphy shoplifts a video cassette of "Beverly Hills Cop" worth $18.50. While trying to leave the store where the theft occurred, Murphy is confronted by Billy, the store security guard. Murphy strikes Billy in the face, knocking him to the ground and causing Billy to suffer a black eye. Murphy then runs to the parking lot where he is apprehended by Serge, the other security guard. Murphy should be charged with what offense?

All crimes must have an actus reus (act) and mens reus (mental state).

Joe abducts the son of the District Court judge. Joe calls the judge, the boy speaks with his daddy, then Joe says "Just think of what could happen if Harry Smith (Joe's brother) is convicted in your court." Joe then releases the boy unhurt at a church. The most serious offense is:

Willie has been sniffing glue. He behavior is such that it suggests he is under the influence of the glue (an intoxicant) in that he now is running down the middle of Easy St. acting like King Kong. Willie should be charged with:

Vic, the local salesman, refuses to leave a residence after being informed to leave by the owner. Vic is arrested for Criminal Trespass. What penalty group would this fall under?

Which of the following statements is not correct about a "Criminal Episode"?

Tom borrows a large boat (worth $15,000) to have a party in the bay. Tom did not know the owner but did not intend to keep the boat. Upon the return to the dock, Tom is met by the Police and irate owner (who will file charges). What should Tom be charged with?