Question | Answer |
The object of this code? | Prevent crime
Exclude escape
Trial without delay
Gather all evidence (for the prosecutor and against the defendant)
Insure a fair and impartial trial
Certain execution of sentence |
Basic rights in CCP? | Due process of the law
1.05- defendant’s rights (rights of the accused)
1.051- Right to an attorney (this right may be waived)
1.06- right to refuse unreasonable search and seizure.
1.07- right to bail (not for capital cases, or parol vioalations) |
The right to Habeas Corpus means what? | (have the body) The right to know why one is being held. |
The right against cruel and unusual punishment also includes? | Manor of punishment |
The right against double jeopardy means? | can only be tried once for the same charge |
Acquittal in a trial means?? | if it does not fit…you must aquit |
Both state and defendant have a right to? | a jury |
You have a right to waive jury EXCEPT: | in a death penalty case |
You always have a right to waive all _____. | rights |
You have a right to ______ except in life or_______death cases. | jury, death. |
Religious beliefs are covered in what amendment? | 1st. |
Outlawry and transportation means??? | ant move an outlaw to another place |
Privilege of legislators means what?? | cant be arrested while in session unless its for treason, felony, breach or breach of peace |
You have right to a public trial for?? | transparency |
You have a right to confront the?? | witness |
Do we have common law in texas? | No |
A magistrate in texas is? | Judges, Mayors, and recorders |
Magistrates duties DO NOT include....(which one is truest?) | preserve peace, issue process (paper work) to suppress crime and cause the arrest of peace officers when necessary. |
Peace officers in TX does not include? | Agents of the ATF |
Who are peace officers in texas? | Apprehension specified commissioned by TX as officers |
Armed Security Guards are considered peace officers in TX. | Hell no! |
Railroad Cops have jurisdiction to right traffic tickets. | FALSE |
Railroad cops are appointed by...... | Department of Public Safety |
Special investigators in Texas have arrest authority in ALL ______ cases. | Felony |
Adjunct police officers- private/ college police exist only in_______ | counties under 200,000 |
Chief/sheriff have jurisdiction over the private college, the can appoint______ police officers. | adjunct |
Adjunct Police Officers do NOT have full police authority. | False! |
Customs and Border Patrol can arrest you for DUI/PI. | False! They can only detain you. |
What 'Special Investigator' has arrest, search and seize authority in texas? "which is truest?" | secret service can |
Jurisdiction for Adjunct Cops is the campus area and 2 miles outside. | False! |
What two reasons would adjoining out-of-state cops have full TX peace officer authority??? | The officer has physical custody of on inmate or defendant and is transporting to a hospital in an ajoining county that boarders state lines. (dinner rule) (Texarkana)
Officer in a high pursuit |
The dinner rule applies to what city in Texas? | Texarkana |
Special Peace Officers of Texas South Western Association have full TX Peace Officer Authority? What for? | False! they are called rangers.
Cattle Rustlin |
Indian tribe peace officers can operate in 2 circumstances. 1. They are on the reservation. 2. If they are near your jurisdiction, and you ask them for help. | True! |
School Marshalls were added to the CCP in 2009. | False! |
Which is 'truest' about school marshalls? | MUST be approved by the school district, limited of previous school SBI/Death |
You must hold a _____ to be a school marshall. | CHL |
If you are found in contempt of court you may be fined: | 10-200 dollars. |
Neglecting to execute process usually means....... | If an officer shall willingly refuse to execute any subpoena, summons, or an attachment for witness or any other legal process that he has a duty to execute. |
the #1 duty of the police officer is to preserve the_______ | Peace |
Tx peace officers are NOT required possession of a missing child. | False |
The_________is in charge of LE in the county. | Sheriff |
The________ is the conservator of the peace. | Sheriff |
Deputies have the same authority as the Sheriff. | True |
Peace officers in Texas have a duty to investigate________. | Nursing home complaints;Immediate risk of physical/sexual abuse of a child |
Peace officers in Texas have a duty to investigate certain reports alleging________;_________;_________;__________. | Abuse
Neglect
Exploitation
Notify a person if their ID was used by an arrested person (misused identity) person knowingly used someone else’s identity when being arrested. |
Who must you notify to remove a charge from an innocent ID theft victim's record? | Department of Public Safety |
A report is not required if when someone commits ID theft. | False |