An officer met with the victim and learned she bought a viol…
An officer met with the victim and learned she bought a violin from the suspect. The suspect told the victim the violin was valued at over $5,000 as it was over 150 years old. He provided the victim with a certificate of authenticity. After purchasing the violin for $4,000, the victim observed a trademark inside of the violin that showed “Made in Taiwan, 1999.” The victim felt she was knowingly taken advantage of and wanted to pursue charges. What offense has been committed? (Obj. 8.19)
Read DetailsDuring the course of a custody battle, the ex-husband takes…
During the course of a custody battle, the ex-husband takes the former couple’s child in defiance of the court order and flees the State of Texas with the child. A spot broadcast is initiated and officers locate the ex-husband and child near the Texas-New Mexico border. The ex-husband is charged with what offense? (Obj. 8.10)
Read DetailsAn officer smelled a strong odor of suspected marijuana in t…
An officer smelled a strong odor of suspected marijuana in the air and observed the suspect sitting on a bench smoking a hand rolled cigarette. The suspect saw the officer and quickly stood up and began to walk away. The officer in full police uniform ordered the suspect to stop. The suspect ran from the officer. The officer was able to catch the suspect and place him under arrest. Other than Possession of Marijuana, what other offense should the suspect be charged with? (Obj. 8.25)
Read DetailsA person commits _________________ if, with intent that a fe…
A person commits _________________ if, with intent that a felony be committed he agrees with one or more persons that they or one or more of them engage in conduct that would constitute the offense and he or one or more of them performs an overt act in pursuance of the agreement. (Obj. 8.8)
Read DetailsAn officer arrests an individual for parole violation. The p…
An officer arrests an individual for parole violation. The parole violator tells the officer, “Wait ‘til I get out of prison, you’re going to pay for this in blood.” The officer felt threatened. What offense has been committed? (Obj. 8.23)
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