Jury Charges

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Penal Code Ch. 2 - Burden of Proof

Penal Code Ch. 6 - Culpability generally

Penal Code Ch. 8 - General Defenses To Criminal Responsibility

  • Section 8.06 Entrapment - 2001
  • Section 8.05 Duress - 2001
  • Section 8.04(a) Intoxication - 2001
  • Section 8.03 Mistake of Law - 2001
  • Section 8.01 - Insanity - 2001
  • Section 8.02 Mistake of Fact - 2001
  • Section 8.01 - Insanity w/outstanding adj. that defendant is insane - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 9 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility

  • Section 9.43 & 9.42 Protection of Third Person's Property - Use of Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.51(b) Arrest and Search - Force by a Non-Peace Officer - 2001
  • Section 9.21(c) Public Duty - Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.33 Defense of Third Person - 2001
  • Section 9.61 Parent-Child - 2001
  • Section 9.43 & 9.41 Protection of Third Person's Property - Use of Force, but Not Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.34(b) Protection of Life or Health - Use of Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.04 Threats as Justifiable Force - 2001
  • Section 9.32 Deadly Force in Defense of Person - 2001
  • Section 9.53 Maintaining Security in Correctional Facility - 2001
  • Section 9.42 Deadly Force to Protect Property - 2001
  • Section 9.51(a) Arrest and Search - Force by a Peace Officer - 2001
  • Section 9.03 Confinement as Justifiable Force - 2001
  • Section 9.31 Self-Defense - Not Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.52 Prevention of Escape from Custody - 2001
  • Section 9.41(b) Protection of One's Own Property - Unlawful Dispossession - 2001
  • Section 9.44 & 9.43 Protection of Third Person's Property by Use of a Device - 2001
  • Section 9.22 Necessity - 2001
  • Section 9.51(d) Arrest and Search - Deadly Force by a Non-Peace Officer - 2001
  • Section 9.41(a) Protection of One's Own Property - Trespass - 2001
  • Section 9.63 Guardian-Incompetent - 2001
  • Section 9.44 & 9.41 Protection of One's Own Property by the Use of a Device - 2001
  • Section 9.51(c) Arrest and Search - Deadly Force by a Peace Officer - 2001
  • Section 9.21(a) Public Duty - Not Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.34(a) Protection of Life or Health - Use of Force, but Not Deadly Force - 2001
  • Section 9.62 Educator-Student - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 15 - Preparatory Offenses

  • Section 15.031(a) Criminal Solicitation of a Minor - 3g Offenses - 2001
  • Section 15.03 Criminal Solicitation - 2001
  • Section 15.02 Criminal Conspiracy - 2001
  • Section 15.01 Criminal Attempt - 2001
  • Section 15.031(b) Criminal Solicitation of a Minor - Sexual Offenses - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 16 - Criminal Instruments, Interception of Wire or Oral Communication, and Installation of Tracking Device

  • Section 16.02(d)(1) - 2005
  • Section 16.05 - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b)(1) - 2005
  • Section 16.02(d)(2) - 2005
  • Section 16.06 - 2005
  • 16.01(a)(2) - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b)(5) - 2005
  • Section 16.03 (recording) - 2005
  • 16.01(a)(1) - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b)(4) - 2005
  • Section 16.03 - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b)(3) - 2005
  • Section 16.02(g) - 2005
  • Section 16.04 - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b)(2) - 2005
  • Section 16.02(b) Unlawful Interception, Use, or Disclosure of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications - 2001
  • Section 16.05(d) Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications - General, Scrambled, or Encrypted - 2001
  • Section 16.01(a)(2) Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument - Makes and Intends to Use - 2001
  • Section 16.04 Unlawful Access to Stored Communications - 2001
  • Section 16.01(a)(1) Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument - Possession and Intent to Use - 2001
  • Section 16.03 Unlawful Use of Pen Register or Trap and Trace Device - 2001
  • Section 16.02(g) Unlawful Interception, Use, or Disclosure of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications - 2001
  • Section 16.06 Illegal Installation of Tracking Device - 2001
  • Section 16.02(d) Unlawful Interception, Use, or Disclosure of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communications - 2001
  • Section 16.05(e) Illegal Divulgence of Public Communications - Tortious, Illegal Purpose, or To Gain a Benefit - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 19 - Criminal Homicide

Penal Code Ch. 20 - Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint

  • 20A.02 trafficking of persons - 2007
  • 20.05-unlawful transport - 2005
  • 20.03-kidnapping - 2005
  • 20A.02 Trafficking of Persons - 2003
  • Section 20.04(b) Aggravated Kidnapping with a Deadly Weapon - 2001
  • Section 20.02(c)(1) Unlawful Restraint of a Child - 2001
  • Section 20.04(a) Aggravated Kidnapping - No Deadly Weapon - 2001
  • Section 20.02(c) Unlawful Restraint - 2001
  • Section 20.03 Kidnapping - 2001
  • Section 20.02(c)(2)(C) Unlawful Restraint by a Person in Custody - 2001
  • Section 20.02(c)(2)(B) Unlawful Restraint of a Public Servant - 2001
  • Section 20.05 Unlawful Transport - 2001
  • Section 20.02(c)(2)(A) Unlawful Restraint - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 21 - Sexual Offenses

Penal Code Ch. 22 - Assaultive Offenses

Penal Code Ch. 25 - Offenses Against the Family

  • 25.03(a)(1) interference w/child custody in violation of court order - 2007
  • 25.07 violation of FV order or bond - 2007
  • 25.031 agreement to abduct from custody - 2007
  • 25.02 - 2005
  • 25.01(a)(2) - 2005
  • 25.01(a)(1) - 2005
  • 25.08 Sale or Purchase of Child - 2003
  • 25.07 Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate's Order - 2003
  • Section 25.09 Advertising for Placement of a Child - 2001
  • Section 25.03(a)(1) Interference with Child Custody - In Violation of a Court Order - 2001
  • Section 25.04 Enticing a Child - Felony Intended - 2001
  • Section 25.08 Sale or Purchase of a Child - 2001
  • Section 25.02 Prohibited Sexual Conduct - 2001
  • Section 25.04 Enticing a Child - No Felony Intended - 2001
  • Section 25.071 Violation of Protective Order Preventing an Offense Caused by Bias or Prejudice - 2001
  • Section 25.01(a)(2) Bigamy - When the Defendant Knows the Other is Married - 2001
  • Section 25.031 Agreement to Abduct from Custody - 2001
  • Section 25.07 Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate's Order - 2001
  • Section 25.01(a)(1) Bigamy - When the Defendant is Legally Married - 2001
  • Section 25.03(b) Interference with Child Custody - Defendant is Noncustodial Parent - 2001
  • Section 25.06 Harboring a Runaway Child - 2001
  • Section 25.03(a)(2) Interference with Child Custody - When Suit is Pending - 2001
  • Section 25.05 Criminal Nonsupport - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 28 - Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Damage or Destruction

Penal Code Ch. 29 - Robbery

  • Section 29.02 Robbery - 2001
  • Section 29.03 Aggravated Robbery - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 30 - Burglary and Criminal Trespass

  • 30.04 burglary of a vehicle - 2007
  • 30.05 - 2005
  • 30.06 Trespass By Holder of License To Carry Concealed Handgun - 2003
  • Section 30.05 Criminal Trespass - 2001
  • Section 30.04 Burglary of Vehicles - 2001
  • Section 30.03 Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines - 2001
  • Section 30.02 Burglary - 2001
  • Section 30.06 Criminal Trespass - By a Holder of a License to Carry Concealed Handgun - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 31 - Theft

  • 31.03 theft by check - 2007
  • 31.03 theft (general) - 2007
  • 31.16 retail theft - 2007
  • 31.04 Theft of Service - 2003
  • 31.03 Theft - 2003
  • Section 31.05 Theft of Trade Secrets - 2001
  • Section 31.14 Sale or Lease of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device - 2001
  • Section 31.03 Theft of Livestock - 2001
  • Section 31.04 Theft of Service - 2001
  • Section 31.13 Manufacture, Distribution, or Advertisement of Multichannel Video or Information Services Device - 2001
  • Section 31.03(c)(8) Theft - 2001
  • Section 31.12 Theft of or Tampering with Multichannel Video or Information Services - 2001
  • Section 31.03(c)(3) & (6) & (7) Theft - 2001
  • Section 31.11 Tampering with Identification Numbers - 2001
  • Section 31.03 Theft by Check - 2001
  • Section 31.07 Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle - 2001
  • Section 31.15 Possession, Manufacture, or Distribution of Certain Instruments Used to Commit Retail Theft - 2001
  • Section 31.03 Theft by Taking - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 32 - Fraud

  • 32.41 issuance of bad check - 2007
  • 32.32 false statement to obtain property or credit - 2007
  • 32.21 Forgery - 2003
  • 32.51 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information - 2003
  • 32.46 Securing Execution of Document by Deception - 2003
  • 32.45 Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of Financial Institution - 2003
  • 32.31 Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse - 2003
  • Section 32.34 Fraudulent Transfer of a Motor Vehicle - 2001
  • Section 32.43 Commercial Bribery - 2001
  • Section 32.45 Misapplication of Fiduciary Property or Property of a Financial Institution - 2001
  • Section 32.33(e) Hindering Secured Creditors - 2001
  • Section 32.51 Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information - 2001
  • Section 32.42(b)(7-12) Deceptive Business Practice - 2001
  • Section 32.441(b) Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete by the Offeror - 2001
  • Section 32.33(b) Hindering Secured Creditors - 2001
  • Section 32.49 Refusal to Execute Release of Fraudulent Lien or Claim - 2001
  • Section 32.42(b)(1-6) Deceptive Business Practice - 2001
  • Section 32.441(a) Illegal Recruitment of an Athlete by the Athlete - 2001
  • Section 32.32 False Statement to Obtain Property or Credit - 2001
  • Section 32.48 Simulating Legal Process - 2001
  • Section 32.41 Issuance of Bad Check - 2001
  • Section 32.44(b) Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest by Accepting Bribe - 2001
  • Section 32.31 Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse Credit - 2001
  • Section 32.47 Fraudulent Destruction, Removal, or Concealment of Writing - 2001
  • Section 32.35 Credit Card Transaction Record Laundering - 2001
  • Section 32.44(a) Rigging Publicly Exhibited Contest by Bribing, Threatening to Harm, or Tampering - 2001
  • Section 32.46 Securing Execution of Document by Deception - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 33 - Computer Crimes

Penal Code Ch. 33A - Telecommunications Crimes

  • Section 33A.03(b) Manufacture, Possession, or Delivery of Unlawful Telecommunications Device - 2001
  • Section 33A.03(a) Manufacture, Possession, or Delivery of Unlawful Telecommunications Device - 2001
  • Section 33A.02 Unauthorized Use of Telecommunications Service - 2001
  • Section 33A.05 Publication of Telecommunications Access Device - 2001
  • Section 33A.04 Theft of Communications Service - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 34 - Money Laundering

  • Section 34.02 Money Laundering - 2001

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Penal Code Ch. 35 - Insurance Fraud

Penal Code Ch. 36 - Bribery and Corrupt Influence

  • 36.06(a)(2) Obstruction - 2003
  • 36.06(a)(1) Retaliation - 2003
  • Section 36.02(a)(1-3) Bribery - Not a Political Contribution - 2001
  • Section 36.05(a) Tampering with a Witness - By the Person Conferring a Benefit - 2001
  • Section 36.08 Gift to Public Servant - By Person Subject to His Jurisdiction - 2001
  • Section 36.04 Improper Influence - 2001
  • Section 36.07 Acceptance of Honorarium - 2001
  • Section 36.03(a)(2) Coercion of a Voter - 2001
  • Section 36.06(a)(2) Obstruction - 2001
  • Section 36.03(a)(1) Coercion of a Public Servant - 2001
  • Section 36.06(a)(1) Retaliation - 2001
  • Section 36.02(a)(4) Bribery - Political Contribution to Take or Withhold Action - 2001
  • Section 36.05(b) Tampering with a Witness - By the Witness Accepting a Benefit - 2001
  • Section 36.09 Offering Gift to Public Servant - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 37 - Perjury and Other Falsification

Penal Code Ch. 38 - Obstructing Governmental Operation

Penal Code Ch. 39 - Abuse of Office

  • Section 39.02 Abuse of Official Capacity - 2001
  • Section 39.05 Failure to Report Death of Prisoner - 2001
  • Section 39.04(f) Improper Sexual Activity with Person Under Supervision of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - 2001
  • Section 39.04(a)(2) Improper Sexual Activity with Person in Custody - 2001
  • Section 39.04 Violation of the Civil Rights of Person in Custody - 2001
  • Section 39.03 Official Oppression - 2001
  • Section 39.06 Misuse of Official Information - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 42 - Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses

Penal Code Ch. 43 - Public Indecency

Penal Code Ch. 46 - Weapons

Penal Code Ch. 47 - Gambling

  • Section 47.01 Gambling Device Defense - 2001
  • Section 47.06 Possession of Gambling Device, Equipment, or Paraphernalia - 2001
  • Section 47.05 Communicating Gambling Information - 2001
  • Section 47.04 Keeping a Gambling Place - 2001
  • Section 47.03 Gambling Promotion - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 48 - Conduct Affecting Public Health

  • Section 48.015 Prohibitions Relating to Certain Cigarettes - 2001
  • Section 48.02 Prohibition of the Purchase and Sale of Human Organs - 2001

Penal Code Ch. 49 - Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage Offenses

Penal Code Ch. 71 - Organized Crime