Question 1

Identify and briefly explain the four culpable mental states used in Texas criminal law.

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Question 2

Which element of an offense - the culpable mental state,the conduct,or the resultant harm - is most important to you in determining an offender's penalty? Does your answer differ if the offense is a crime against the person? A crime against property?

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Question 3

Should harm caused by criminal negligence best be left to civil court remedies instead of the criminal sanction?

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Question 4

Explain the concept of attendant circumstances as used as an element of a crime.

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Question 5

Explain the concept of the doctrine of transferred intent.How does the doctrine apply in Texas?

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Question 6

Does the Texas penalty structure provide too much discretion to the judge and jury in sentencing a criminal offender?

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Quiz 2: Elements of a Crime