Texas Law Criminal Concepts Quiz

What does "mens rea" refer to in Texas criminal law?

• The physical act of committing a crime

• The mental state or intent to commit a crime

• The punishment for a crime

• The location where a crime occurred

Which of the following best describes "actus reus" under Texas law?

• The mental intent to commit a crime

• The physical act or conduct that constitutes a crime

• The motive behind a crime

• The defense to a crime

In Texas, which of the following is required for a charge of criminal solicitation?

• The defendant must have completed the crime

• The defendant must have requested, commanded, or attempted to induce another to commit a felony

• The defendant must have been present at the crime scene

• The defendant must have been a law enforcement officer

Which of the following is NOT an element of conspiracy under Texas law?

• Agreement between two or more persons

• Intent to commit a felony

• At least one overt act in furtherance of the agreement

• Completion of the intended crime

What is the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine?

• A rule that allows illegally obtained evidence to be used in court

• A rule that excludes evidence obtained from an illegal search or seizure

• A rule that requires all evidence to be presented in court

• A rule that allows hearsay evidence

Which of the following best describes the "substantial step" test for criminal attempt in Texas?

• The defendant must have completed the crime

• The defendant must have taken a clear step toward committing the crime, beyond mere preparation

• The defendant must have confessed to the crime

• The defendant must have been caught at the scene

Which mental state is NOT recognized as a form of mens rea under Texas law?

• Intentional

• Reckless

• Accidental

• Knowing

A person in Texas tells another to commit a felony and offers payment. Which crime has likely been committed?

• Conspiracy

• Solicitation

• Attempt

• Accessory after the fact

If two people agree to commit a robbery and one of them buys masks to use in the crime, what crime have they committed under Texas law?

• Only robbery

• Only attempt

• Conspiracy

• Solicitation

Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in evidence being excluded under the "fruit of the poisonous tree" doctrine in Texas?

• Evidence obtained with a valid search warrant

• Evidence obtained after an illegal search without a warrant

• Evidence voluntarily given by a witness

• Evidence found in plain view