Chapter 13 review-govt – Flashcards
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felony
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a serious criminal offense that subjects a person to state prison punishment
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misdemeanors
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a minor criminal offense usually punishable by a small fine or short jail sentence
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capital murder
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most serious felony; death sentence or life without parole
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first degree felony
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aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault; 5-99 years in state prison, fine up to $10,000
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second degree felony
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arson, sexual assault; 2-20 years in prison, fine up to $10,000
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third degree felony
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stalking, 3 DWI; 2-10 years in state prison, fine up to $10,000
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state jail
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forgery of a check, burglary of a building; 180 days-2 years in a state jail, fine up to $10,000
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class a misdemeanor
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burglary of a vehicle, DWI; no more than 1 year in county jail, fine up to $4,000
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class b misdemeanor
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prostitution, terrorist threats, criminal trespass; no more than 180 days in county jail, fine up to $2,000
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class c misdemeanor
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public intoxication, MIP, disorderly conduct; fine up to $500
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three strikes provision
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law that allows persons convicted of three felonies to be sentenced to life imprisonment
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bail
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payment of money to the state as an assurance that an accused person who is released from jail pending trail will appear for trial; of the accused does not appear the bail is forfeited
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arraignment
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rights are explained
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bail bondsmen
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licensed by tx, at least 18, resident of tx, no conviction on record; charges 10% or higher
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grand jury
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12 people that determine whether sufficient evidence is available to justify a trial; do not rule on the accused's guilt or innocence
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pretrial hearings
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after indictment; plead guilty or not guilty; plea bargaining can occur here
