BPOC Exam 4
Objective of Penal Code - correct answer -Establish a system of prohibitions, penalties, and correctional
measures
Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - correct answer -The standard of proof needed to convict in a
criminal case. The evidence offered in court does not have to amount to absolute certainty, but it should
leave no reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the alleged crime.
Criminal Episode - correct answer -The commission of two or more offenses, regardless of whether the
harm is directed toward or inflicted upon more than one person or item of property.
Sentences of a Criminal Episode - correct answer -If the accused is found guilty of more than one offense
during the same period of time, then the punishment runs concurrently or consecutively.
When does a person commit an offense? - correct answer -Only if they voluntarily engage in conduct,
including an act, an omission, or possession.
Culpability - correct answer -A person commits an offense if they intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or
with criminal negligence engages in conduct as the definition of the offense requires.
Intentionally - correct answer -A culpable mental state - done on purpose; deliberate
Knowingly - correct answer -A culpable mental state - acting with knowledge about the nature of their
conduct
Recklessly - correct answer -A culpable mental state - when someone is aware of their circumstances
surrounding their conduct but consciously disregards it anyways.
Criminal Negligence - correct answer -A culpable mental state - When someone ought to be aware of a
substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur.
,Parties to Offenses - correct answer -A person is criminally responsible for the offense if the offense
committed is by his own conduct or the conduct of another for which he is criminally responsible.
What are all conspirators guilty of? - correct answer -If, in the attempt to carry out a conspiracy to
commit one felony, another felony is committed by one of the conspirators, all conspirators are guilty of
the felony actually committed.
Voluntary Intoxication - correct answer -Does not constitute a defense to the commission of crime.
Entrapment - correct answer -The defense that the individual was induced by the police to commit the
criminal act by means of persuasion or otherwise.
Class A Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $4,000
-None - One Year
-Or Both
Class B Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $2,000
-None - 180 Days
-Or Both
Class C Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $500
State Jail Felony - correct answer --180 Days - 2 Years
-Up to $10,000
Third Degree Felony - correct answer --2 Years - 10 Years
-Up to $10,000
Second Degree Felony - correct answer --2 Years - 20 Years
, -Up to $10,000
First Degree Felony - correct answer --Life or 5 Years - 99 Years
-Up to $10,000
Capital Felony under 18 Years Old - correct answer --Life
Capital Felony - correct answer --Life in prison with/without parole
-Death
Misdemeanor not specified in the code - correct answer -Class C Misdemeanor
Felony not specified in the code - correct answer -State Jail Felony
Murder (19.02 P.C.) - correct answer -Intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual by
any means.
Penalty for Murder (19.02 P.C.) - correct answer -First Degree Felony
Capital Felony (19.03 P.C.) - correct answer -Intentionally kills a person they know is a police officer or
fireman.
The person commits murder in the course of committing kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sex
assault, arson, retaliation, or terror threat.
The person employs another to commit murder.
Penalty for Capital Murder (19.03 P.C.) - correct answer -Capital Felony
Manslaughter (19.04 P.C.) - correct answer -Recklessly causes the death of an individual.
Penalty of Manslaughter (19.04 P.C.) - correct answer -Second Degree Felony
Objective of Penal Code - correct answer -Establish a system of prohibitions, penalties, and correctional
measures
Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - correct answer -The standard of proof needed to convict in a
criminal case. The evidence offered in court does not have to amount to absolute certainty, but it should
leave no reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the alleged crime.
Criminal Episode - correct answer -The commission of two or more offenses, regardless of whether the
harm is directed toward or inflicted upon more than one person or item of property.
Sentences of a Criminal Episode - correct answer -If the accused is found guilty of more than one offense
during the same period of time, then the punishment runs concurrently or consecutively.
When does a person commit an offense? - correct answer -Only if they voluntarily engage in conduct,
including an act, an omission, or possession.
Culpability - correct answer -A person commits an offense if they intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or
with criminal negligence engages in conduct as the definition of the offense requires.
Intentionally - correct answer -A culpable mental state - done on purpose; deliberate
Knowingly - correct answer -A culpable mental state - acting with knowledge about the nature of their
conduct
Recklessly - correct answer -A culpable mental state - when someone is aware of their circumstances
surrounding their conduct but consciously disregards it anyways.
Criminal Negligence - correct answer -A culpable mental state - When someone ought to be aware of a
substantial and unjustifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur.
,Parties to Offenses - correct answer -A person is criminally responsible for the offense if the offense
committed is by his own conduct or the conduct of another for which he is criminally responsible.
What are all conspirators guilty of? - correct answer -If, in the attempt to carry out a conspiracy to
commit one felony, another felony is committed by one of the conspirators, all conspirators are guilty of
the felony actually committed.
Voluntary Intoxication - correct answer -Does not constitute a defense to the commission of crime.
Entrapment - correct answer -The defense that the individual was induced by the police to commit the
criminal act by means of persuasion or otherwise.
Class A Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $4,000
-None - One Year
-Or Both
Class B Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $2,000
-None - 180 Days
-Or Both
Class C Misdemeanor - correct answer --Fine not exceeding $500
State Jail Felony - correct answer --180 Days - 2 Years
-Up to $10,000
Third Degree Felony - correct answer --2 Years - 10 Years
-Up to $10,000
Second Degree Felony - correct answer --2 Years - 20 Years
, -Up to $10,000
First Degree Felony - correct answer --Life or 5 Years - 99 Years
-Up to $10,000
Capital Felony under 18 Years Old - correct answer --Life
Capital Felony - correct answer --Life in prison with/without parole
-Death
Misdemeanor not specified in the code - correct answer -Class C Misdemeanor
Felony not specified in the code - correct answer -State Jail Felony
Murder (19.02 P.C.) - correct answer -Intentionally or knowingly causing the death of an individual by
any means.
Penalty for Murder (19.02 P.C.) - correct answer -First Degree Felony
Capital Felony (19.03 P.C.) - correct answer -Intentionally kills a person they know is a police officer or
fireman.
The person commits murder in the course of committing kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sex
assault, arson, retaliation, or terror threat.
The person employs another to commit murder.
Penalty for Capital Murder (19.03 P.C.) - correct answer -Capital Felony
Manslaughter (19.04 P.C.) - correct answer -Recklessly causes the death of an individual.
Penalty of Manslaughter (19.04 P.C.) - correct answer -Second Degree Felony
