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1.
Define the phrase “in the course of committing theft” as used in the Texas robbery
statute.
In the course of committing theft means conduct that occurs in an attempt to commit,
during the commission, or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission of theft.
2.
Identify the elements of the offenses of robbery and aggravated robbery as defined in the
Texas Penal Code.
A individual commits an offense if he deliberately, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily
harm to another person in the process of committing theft and with the intention of
gaining or retaining possession of the property; or deliberately or knowingly threatens or
places others in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. A individual commits an offense
in an aggravated robbery if he commits robbery and causes serious bodily injury to
another individual, uses or displays a deadly weapon, causes bodily injury to another
person or threatens or places another person in fear of imminent bodily injury if the other
person is 65 years of age or older.
3.
Define the terms
carjacking
and
home invasion
and explain the application of the Texas
law of robbery to these events.
Carjacking is the violent theft of an automobile from the presence of the owner.
Considered as a form of robbery in Texas. Since the carjacker has no intent to
permanently deprive the owner of the vehicle, the taking of the automobile alone would
usually be considered a violation, unauthorized use of a vehicle. Home invasion is when
someone unlawfully enters or remains in habitation with intent to commit a felony or
theft.
4.
Explain the elements of the offense of burglary as defined in the Texas Penal Code.
Entering a habitation or building with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault.
Remaining concealed in a building or habitation with intent to commit a felony, theft, or
assault. Entering a habitation or building and attempting to commit or actually
committing a felony, theft, or assault.
5.
Define the terms
enter
and
entry
as they relate to the offenses of burglary, burglary of
vehicles, burglary of a coin-operated machine, and criminal trespass in the Texas Penal
Code.
Entry is established when the plane of the opening of the house is broken and may be
accomplished by placing a foot inside a door frame, by cutting window or door screens,
or by breaking a door lock or frame.
Enter means to intrude any part of the body or any
physical object connected with the body.
6.
Differentiate between the elements of the offenses of burglary of vehicles and burglary of
a coin-operated machine as defined in the Texas Penal Code.
Burglary of Coin-operated A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent
of the owner, he breaks or enters into any coin-operated machine, coin collection
machine, or other coin-operated or equipment used for the purpose of providing lawful
amusement, sales of goods, services, with intent to obtain property or services. Burglary
of Vehicles a person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, he
breaks into or enters a vehicle or any part of a vehicle with intent to commit any felony or
theft.
7.
Describe the elements of the offense of criminal trespass as defined in the Texas Penal
Code.
Criminal trespasses is a mens rea requirement, enters or remains, is on a property, or
another, without effective consent, had noticed that the entry was forbidden.
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