Texas

TX CPJC 9.24 Instruction–Self-Defense Involving Deadly Force

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Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges Criminal Pattern Jury Charges CHAPTER 9 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES § CPJC 9.24 Instruction–Self-Defense Involving Deadly Force [Insert instructions for underlying offense.] If you all agree the state has proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, each of the [ number] elements listed above, you must next consider whether the defendant is not guilty because […]

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TX CPJC 9.14 When Instruction on “Provoking the Difficulty” Is Proper

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Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges Criminal Pattern Jury Charges CHAPTER 9 JUSTIFICATION DEFENSES   § CPJC 9.14 When Instruction on “Provoking the Difficulty” Is Proper If the facts raise a jury issue about whether provocation precludes application of self-defense, the issue should be submitted to the jury. In 1979, the court of criminal appeals commented,

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TX Art. 14.01. Offense Within View. (Citizen’s Arrest)

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Texas Statutes & Codes Annotated Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Code of Criminal Procedure (Arts. 1.01 — 67.305) Arrest, Commitment and Bail (Chs. 14 — 17A) Chapter 14 Arrest Without Warrant (Arts. 14.01 — 14.06) Art. 14.01. Offense Within View. (a) A peace officer or any other person, may, without a warrant, arrest an

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TX Sec. 30.03. Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines.

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Texas Statutes & Codes Penal Code Title 7 Offenses Against Property (Chs. 28 — 35A) Chapter 30 Burglary and Criminal Trespass (§§ 30.01 — 30.07) Sec. 30.03. Burglary of Coin-Operated or Coin Collection Machines. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, he breaks or enters into any coin-operated

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