In some states, a person who is sentenced to the death penalty can choose their method of execution.

The punishment range for a  Class A misdemeanor is up to one year in the county jail, and a fine of up to $1,000.00.

Some crimes can be committed by omission, that is, failure to do something.

Depending on what exactly was done, and to whom, a terroristic threat can carry a punishment range from as little as a Class B misdemeanor, to as much as a third degree felony.

A person who is a flight risk will likely be given a personal recognizance bond.

Although the double jeopardy clause of the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from    prosecuting a person twice for the same crime, if a person commits a crime that could be prosecuted both by the state or federally, that person could be tried once in state court and once federally.

A defendant’s first appearance in court is usually referred to as an arraignment, and typically consists of the Judge notifying the defendant what he or she is charged with, and appointing an attorney if one is necessary.

 The burden of proof in criminal trials is beyond a shadow of a doubt.

A person acts with criminal negligence when they should have been aware of a substantial and unjustifiable risk, but were not.

 In the following fact scenario questions, assume all the facts presented are true and can be successfully proven in court, and that the offenses took place in Texas.  All offenses are based on the labels and elements contained in the current Texas Penal Code.  You may use your copy of the Texas Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure.  You may not refer to any other textbook or other source.  This test is 50 multiple choice and true-false questions.  You have 75 minutes (an hour and 15 minutes) to finish.  Once you start the test, you  must finish it. Good luck!