WorksheetsTexas Code of Criminal Procedure - CRIM P Art. 14.03. Authority
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is a basic authority granted to peace officers under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 14.03?
Issuing traffic tickets only
Arresting individuals without a warrant in certain situations
Only investigating crimes after they occur
Only working within city limits
What does "arrest without warrant" mean according to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 14.03?
Arresting someone after getting a judge’s approval
Arresting someone without first obtaining a warrant from a court
Arresting someone only for traffic violations
Arresting someone only during the day
Which of the following is a reason a peace officer may detain a suspect under Art. 14.03?
The suspect is loitering in a public park
The officer has reasonable suspicion the person is involved in a crime
The suspect is not carrying identification
The officer does not like the suspect’s behavior
Under Art. 14.03, what is one way peace officers can prevent crime?
By ignoring suspicious activity
By detaining individuals who may be about to commit a crime
By only responding after a crime has occurred
By waiting for a warrant before taking any action
According to Art. 14.03, when is the use of force by a peace officer justified?
When necessary to make an arrest or prevent escape
Whenever the officer chooses
Only if the suspect is armed
Only after a crime has been committed
A peace officer observes someone acting suspiciously near a closed store late at night. Based on Art. 14.03, what should the officer do?
Ignore the person and continue patrolling
Detain the person to investigate further
Arrest the person immediately without cause
Wait for a warrant before approaching
If a peace officer witnesses a crime in progress, how does Art. 14.03 guide their actions regarding arrest without a warrant?
The officer must wait for backup before acting
The officer can arrest the suspect immediately without a warrant
The officer should call a judge for permission
The officer cannot act until the crime is completed
A peace officer uses force to detain a suspect who is resisting arrest. According to Art. 14.03, what must the officer ensure about the use of force?
It is more than necessary to scare the suspect
It is only as much as necessary to make the arrest
It is always non-physical
It is used only after the suspect is charged
How does Art. 14.03 help peace officers in preventing crime before it happens?
By allowing officers to detain individuals based on reasonable suspicion
By requiring officers to wait until a crime is committed
By limiting officers to traffic enforcement
By prohibiting officers from questioning anyone
A peace officer receives a report of a person matching the description of a robbery suspect. According to Art. 14.03, what is the officer authorized to do?
Detain the person to investigate their involvement
Ignore the report
Arrest the person’s family members
Wait for a warrant before taking any action
