Law and Politics

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The 84th Legislature House Bill 11 includes all of the following provisions EXCEPT A) increased ... Started by luminitza	1 Replies 126 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mmj22343
Which of the following statements best describes Texas and immigrants? A) Texas assists those ... Started by Engineer	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by shoemake
The Texas Penal Code is a body of laws that covers A) code of conduct for attorneys. B) ... Started by Haya94	3 Replies 115 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by pangili4
In Texas, one's punishment for a crime varies based on A) the severity and category of the crime. ... Started by SO00	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by amandalm
As of 2016, the State of Texas has identified how many crimes as felonies? A) less than 1,000 ... Started by RODY.ELKHALIL	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by fatboyy09
Felonies are classified as first, second, or third degree depending on the nature of the crime. This ... Started by bio_gurl	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by peilian
Those who engage in organized crime, repeat offenders, and those who commit hate crimes receive ... Started by cookcarl	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Jbrasil
Which would NOT be subject to enhancement under the Texas Penal Code? A) a crime committed by a ... Started by michelleunicorn	1 Replies 167 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by qytan
Most low-level drug offenders have complicating issues such as A) homelessness and poverty. B) ... Started by jace	1 Replies 57 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Cheesycrackers
Often an issue will gain significant support from across the spectrum of interest groups to the ... Started by melly21297	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by ong527
A successful drug court in Tarrant County, the SWIFT Court, has been described as A) probation on ... Started by chads108	3 Replies 87 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mohan
The primary motivations for hate crime are A) religion and socioeconomic status. B) race and ... Started by madam-professor	1 Replies 67 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by dyrone
When a prosecutor makes a __________, they agree to make a deal if the defendant pleads guilty to ... Started by jrubin	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by JCABRERA33
In the 1972 Furman vs. Georgia case, the death penalty was found unconstitutional because A) the ... Started by Themember4	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by JYan
The minimum sentence for a capital felony is A) death by lethal injection. B) life imprisonment ... Started by dalyningkenk	1 Replies 89 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by marict
When someone has been found guilty of a capital offense, how many jurors must agree to the death ... Started by TFauchery	1 Replies 57 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aadams68
When someone is executed, their death certificate lists the cause of death as Death caused by ... Started by washai	1 Replies 137 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by aprice35067
In 2013, Texas ran out of pentobarbital for lethal injections so they turned to A) compound ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by moormoney
Which of the following is true of the death penalty? A) Its use has declined across the United ... Started by misspop	3 Replies 73 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Dinolord
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the death penalty may not be used for punishment on ... Started by jrubin	1 Replies 98 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by sierramartinez
What are the reasons for which Texas imprisons lawbreakers? A) to achieve vengeance and pay ... Started by lidoalex	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cpetit11
Approximately __________ of convicted adult criminals end up being resentenced to prison after their ... Started by sjones	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by cassie_ragen
The stated purposes of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice include all the following, EXCEPT to ... Started by kwoodring	1 Replies 124 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by mjenn52
Currently, Texas has approximately __________ inmates. A) 14,000 B) 107,000 C) 147,000 D) ... Started by ec501234	1 Replies 68 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by matt95
The current focus of legislators on rehabilitation and reentry has A) had no effect on ... Started by Pineapplelove6	1 Replies 72 Views	Jul 8, 2018 by Ddddd