BPOC EXAM 6 review
Criminal Attempt PC 15.01 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if, with specific intent to
commit an offense, he does an act amounting to more than mere preparation that tends but fails to
effect the commission of the offense intended.
Criminal Instrument PC 16.01(b)(1) - correct answer -Means anything, the possession, manufacture, or
sale of which is not otherwise an offense, that is specially designed, made, or adapted for use in the
commission of an offense.
Theft PC 31.03 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property
with intent to deprive the owner of property.
Theft of Copper PC 31.03 - correct answer -Theft of __________ that is valued at less than $20,000 is
classified as a State Jail Felony.
Theft of a Firearm PC 31.01 - correct answer -Theft of _____________ is classified as a State Jail Felony
Theft of $10,000 from ATM (offense code) - correct answer -PC 31.01(e)(6)(B) Second Degree Felony
Installing a Device to Divert Water Around a City Metering Device PC 28.03 - correct answer -Class A
Misdemeanor
Is it an offense if a uniformed officer attempts to engage a citizen in conversation and the citizen refuses
to speak or identify themselves. PC 38.02 - correct answer -No it is not an offense. A citizen may leave a
consensual encounter at any time and/or refuse to identify.
Is it an offense to intentionally throw something at a Police K-9 PC 38.151 - correct answer -Yes,
throwing an object at a police K-9 is a class B misdemeanor
,Elements of the offense of Official Oppression PC 39.03 - correct answer -A public servant acting under
color of office intentionally subjects another to mistreatment or to arrest, detention, search, seizure,
dispossession, etc.
Intentionally denies or impedes another in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power or
immunity, knowing his conduct is lawful
intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment
Taking a Purse from an elderly person with no physical force is what offense? PC 31.03 - correct answer -
Theft
3rd degree felony
Felon wearing a bulletproof vest PC 46.041 - correct answer -Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body
Armor By Felon
3rd Degree Felony
Define Burglary PC 30.02 - correct answer -Without the effective consent of the owner the person,
enters a habitation, or building not then open to the public with the intent to commit a felony, theft or
an assault
remains concealed with intent to commit a felony, theft or an assault
enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft or an assault
What offense is committed if you flee from an officer who is trying to speak to you but not detain you?
PC 38.04 - correct answer -No offense is committed because the officer is not trying to lawfully arrest or
detain you.
,What offense is committed if you steal items from the back of a truck bed? PC 30.04 - correct answer -
Burglary of Vehicle
What is the offense that has been committed by first time offense involving a bruise on a woman's arm?
PC 22.01 - correct answer -Assault
Class A Misdemeanor
Offense of taking a truck without consent for sale for cash? PC 1.03 - correct answer -Theft
Grade of offense varies based on value
Define Credit Card Abuse PC 32.31 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if
Uses a debit/credit card that is not his
uses a fictitious credit/debit card
steals a credit/debit card
Define Obstruction/Retaliation PC 36.06 - correct answer -Intentionally or knowingly harming or
threatening to harm another by an unlawful act in retaliation for or on account of the service or status
of another as a public servant, witness, prospective witness or informant.
Or to prevent or delay the service of another
What age can you leave a child in a vehicle unattended for longer than 5 minutes? PC 22.10 - correct
answer -Older than seven if accompanied by an individual 14 YOA or older
or 14 YOA
, Is homosexual conduct an offense? PC 21.06 - correct answer -Yes it is an offense
However, it is deemed unconstitutional
Define Public Lewdness PC 21.07 - correct answer -Knowingly engaging in the following in a public place
or if they are reckless about whether another person sees
1. act of sexual intercourse
2. deviate sexual intercourse
3. sexual contact
Define Individual PC 1.07 - correct answer -A human being who is alive, including an unborn child at
every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth.
Define Manslaughter PC 19.05 - correct answer -Causing the death of an individual by criminal
negligence
Offense level of spraying graffiti on a church? PC 28.08 - correct answer -State Jail Felony
Define Misdemeanor PC 12.03 - correct answer -Any offense punishable by fine or confinement only, or
both.
Define Omission PC 1.07 - correct answer -A failure to act
Define Intoxication PC 49.01 - correct answer -Not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties
by reason of introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, dangerous drug, or a combination
of these
Also by having an alcohol concentration greater than .08
Criminal Attempt PC 15.01 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if, with specific intent to
commit an offense, he does an act amounting to more than mere preparation that tends but fails to
effect the commission of the offense intended.
Criminal Instrument PC 16.01(b)(1) - correct answer -Means anything, the possession, manufacture, or
sale of which is not otherwise an offense, that is specially designed, made, or adapted for use in the
commission of an offense.
Theft PC 31.03 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if he unlawfully appropriates property
with intent to deprive the owner of property.
Theft of Copper PC 31.03 - correct answer -Theft of __________ that is valued at less than $20,000 is
classified as a State Jail Felony.
Theft of a Firearm PC 31.01 - correct answer -Theft of _____________ is classified as a State Jail Felony
Theft of $10,000 from ATM (offense code) - correct answer -PC 31.01(e)(6)(B) Second Degree Felony
Installing a Device to Divert Water Around a City Metering Device PC 28.03 - correct answer -Class A
Misdemeanor
Is it an offense if a uniformed officer attempts to engage a citizen in conversation and the citizen refuses
to speak or identify themselves. PC 38.02 - correct answer -No it is not an offense. A citizen may leave a
consensual encounter at any time and/or refuse to identify.
Is it an offense to intentionally throw something at a Police K-9 PC 38.151 - correct answer -Yes,
throwing an object at a police K-9 is a class B misdemeanor
,Elements of the offense of Official Oppression PC 39.03 - correct answer -A public servant acting under
color of office intentionally subjects another to mistreatment or to arrest, detention, search, seizure,
dispossession, etc.
Intentionally denies or impedes another in the exercise or enjoyment of any right, privilege, power or
immunity, knowing his conduct is lawful
intentionally subjects another to sexual harassment
Taking a Purse from an elderly person with no physical force is what offense? PC 31.03 - correct answer -
Theft
3rd degree felony
Felon wearing a bulletproof vest PC 46.041 - correct answer -Unlawful Possession of Metal or Body
Armor By Felon
3rd Degree Felony
Define Burglary PC 30.02 - correct answer -Without the effective consent of the owner the person,
enters a habitation, or building not then open to the public with the intent to commit a felony, theft or
an assault
remains concealed with intent to commit a felony, theft or an assault
enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft or an assault
What offense is committed if you flee from an officer who is trying to speak to you but not detain you?
PC 38.04 - correct answer -No offense is committed because the officer is not trying to lawfully arrest or
detain you.
,What offense is committed if you steal items from the back of a truck bed? PC 30.04 - correct answer -
Burglary of Vehicle
What is the offense that has been committed by first time offense involving a bruise on a woman's arm?
PC 22.01 - correct answer -Assault
Class A Misdemeanor
Offense of taking a truck without consent for sale for cash? PC 1.03 - correct answer -Theft
Grade of offense varies based on value
Define Credit Card Abuse PC 32.31 - correct answer -A person commits an offense if
Uses a debit/credit card that is not his
uses a fictitious credit/debit card
steals a credit/debit card
Define Obstruction/Retaliation PC 36.06 - correct answer -Intentionally or knowingly harming or
threatening to harm another by an unlawful act in retaliation for or on account of the service or status
of another as a public servant, witness, prospective witness or informant.
Or to prevent or delay the service of another
What age can you leave a child in a vehicle unattended for longer than 5 minutes? PC 22.10 - correct
answer -Older than seven if accompanied by an individual 14 YOA or older
or 14 YOA
, Is homosexual conduct an offense? PC 21.06 - correct answer -Yes it is an offense
However, it is deemed unconstitutional
Define Public Lewdness PC 21.07 - correct answer -Knowingly engaging in the following in a public place
or if they are reckless about whether another person sees
1. act of sexual intercourse
2. deviate sexual intercourse
3. sexual contact
Define Individual PC 1.07 - correct answer -A human being who is alive, including an unborn child at
every stage of gestation from fertilization until birth.
Define Manslaughter PC 19.05 - correct answer -Causing the death of an individual by criminal
negligence
Offense level of spraying graffiti on a church? PC 28.08 - correct answer -State Jail Felony
Define Misdemeanor PC 12.03 - correct answer -Any offense punishable by fine or confinement only, or
both.
Define Omission PC 1.07 - correct answer -A failure to act
Define Intoxication PC 49.01 - correct answer -Not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties
by reason of introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, dangerous drug, or a combination
of these
Also by having an alcohol concentration greater than .08
