1. Reasonable / prudent According to the Transportation code: "No per- son shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is and under the
... [Show More] circumstances then existing." 2. intentionally According to the Penal Code, a person acts , with respect to the nature of their conduct, when it is the conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result. 3. to the right or left of the subject 4. The right of the people to petition the government 5. Extensive use of the auto- mobile for patrol When two officers are interviewing one sub- ject, the second officer's position should be ? The First Amendment to the Federal constitu- tion concerns..... What single event served most to remove the police officer from contact with the community? 6. Disorderly Conduct A male person is at a night club and looks in the girls' restroom to see if he can catch a glimpse at any partially clothed women. What offense has occurred? 7. Must According to the CCP and case law, an officer/ supervisor intervene in cases of excessive use of force. 8. -One officer should take the "lead role" -Communication must oc- cur between the two offi- cers -Coordination between the two officers is important -All the above should be remembered When two officers are directing traffic at an intersection, the officers should remember: 9. Magistrate Who has authority to release a person arrested for Public Intoxication? 10. uses or exhibits a deadly weapon Which of the following may cause an offense of robbery to be upgraded to aggravated robbery? 11. care for injured What is the first thing an officer does during the "Scene Management" stage? 12. Roadway The is that portion of a highway im- proved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicu- lar travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. 13. Justice is to be served Time must be devoted to exploring motives, possible omissions, and assessing the truth if . 14. The right of an accused to counsel for his defense The Sixth Amendment to the Federal Constitu- tion includes..... 15. 18 According to the Transportation Code, it is un- lawful to operate an open bed pickup truck with a child younger than in the open bed. 16. codifies certain illegal be- haviors of public officials Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code (chapters 36, 37 and 38): 17. Excessive Bail The Sixth Amendment covers all of the follow- ing except: 18. hallucinogens The major classifications of drugs include nar- cotics, depressants, stimulants and . 19. Culture A way of thinking and acting based on tradi- tion or learned behavior passed down from one generation to the next describes..... 20. an attachment The writ that is issued under seal, commanding a peace officer to deliver the body of a witness before a grand jury proceeding is called: 21. limited to situations where the officer or an innocent thrid party is physically threatened a matter of de- partmental policy and au- thorized only with specific supervisory permission in each case Shooting at nonviolent fleeing felons is 22. Racial What is the most common form of prejudice? 23. Right to a Grand Jury The Fifth Amendment addresses which of the following: 24. Usable According to the HSC 481.121, possession of Marihuana: A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly possesses a quantity of marihuana. 25. False Delinquent Conduct is conduct, including traffic offenses, that violates the Penal Laws of this State. 26. expire According to Commission Rules, the license of any licensee who does not meet the leg- islatively required continuing education by the expiration date will . 27. 3rd degree felony A person found in possession of crack cocaine weighing a total of 2 grams should be charged with a: 28. Unreceptive to alterna- tives after repeated ap- peals. Which of the following indicate that words are no longer working as a force option? 29. omission or neglect Which of the following factors most generally contributes to the mental and emotional injury to a child and is punishable under P.C.22.04? 30. Remove vehicles and de- bris During the "Traffic Control" stage what should be done? 31. 2 According to CCP Art. 1.20, no person shall be convicted of treason except on the testimony of witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. 32. 24 According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Re- quired Continuing Education for Licensees, a Peace Officer appointed to their first superviso- ry position, training must be completed within months following the date of ap- pointment as a supervisor. 33. mail carrier on rounds Which of the following is a defense to prosecu- tion for not wearing a seat belt? 34. make a lawful arrest with- If a peace officer develops probable cause that out warrant. a criminal violation is about to occur, and there is no time to obtain a warrant, he may 35. taken into custody According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a person is arrested when the person has been . 36. 0.08 Which of the following is the minimum level of blood-alcohol concentration that defines a per- son as being under the influence of intoxicating beverages in the state of Texas. 37. Farm tractor A motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement to draw an implement of husbandry. 38. Criminal Negligence Which culpable mental state refers to a per- son's conduct or the result of his conduct when he ought to be aware of a substantial and unjus- tifiable risk that the circumstances exist or the result will occur when and to the degree that the failure to perceive it constitutes a gross devia- tion from the standard of care that an ordinary person would exercise under all the circum- stances as viewed from the actor's standpoint? 39. Burglary - Building A person steals an old lawn mower worth $40 out of an old storage shed that is falling apart. What offense has occurred? 40. Wellness The condition of the human organism that con- sists of its health and disease status and risk potential. 41. Fair and Objective Word gets around if an officer is in one's work, and one's ability to serve is increased. 42. Capitol offenses The only offenses in which bail may be denied, is in cases of: 43. prudent According to the Transportation Code, an op- erator may not drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and under the circum- stances existing. 44. 4th The Amendment limits the level of force that may be used to reasonable force. 45. A person pays another person to kill a business partner. 46. Officer of a water-control district Which of the following offenses is punishable by the death penalty? Under Article 2.12, which of the following is a legally designated peace officer? 47. Exigent circumstances is when an emer- gency exists where there is not enough time for a peace officer to get a warrant. 48. Unlawful restraint According to Sec. 20.02 of the Penal Code, a person commits if he in- tentionally or knowingly restrains another per- son and recklessly exposes the victim to a sub- stantial risk of serious bodily injury. 49. the transfer of meaning Communication is: 50. Attitude An organized and relatively unchanging com- bination of a persons knowledge and feelings about someone or something, that influences him/her to behave in a certain way, in regard to that person or thing, defines: 51. Having a statutorily pro- hibited blood alcohol con- tent The "Illegal Per Se" law makes it an offense to operate a motor vehicle while . 52. Scapegoating Providing a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or in the community is known as.... 53. Human organ means the human kidney, liv- er, heart, lung, pancreas, eye, bone, skin, fetal tissue, or any other human organ or tissue. 54. 1000 ft From what distance must tail lights on a vehicle be visible? 55. Identifying and resolving Which of the following is NOT a component of the traditional police service model? 56. to take the violator into custody The police role in physical arrest is two-fold, to protect the public and . 57. One leg stand Which of the following is (are) validated field sobriety test? 58. Private security officers commissioned by the Which of the following is not a peace officer? Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agency 59. Courage is the state or quality of mind or spir- it that enables one to face danger with confi- dence, resolution, bravery and valor. Which of the following best defines the term physical courage? 60. temporary Handcuffs are only a restraining de- vice. 61. Any detectable amount For a juvenile to be taken into custody for dri- ving under the influence of alcohol, they must have a blood alcohol content of: 62. Dangerous Drug "A device or a drug that is unsafe for self-med- ication and that is not included in Schedules I through V or Penalty Groups 1 through 4 of Chapter 481 Health and Safety Code" defines: 63. death to optimal well-be- ing 64. Just force that is required to suppress it and no more 65. -The number of grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood -The number of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath -The number of grams of alcohol per 67 milliliters of urine -All of the above In the definition of "Wellness" we learned that there are varying degrees of wellness, ranging from What force can a peace officer use to suppress a riot? Alcohol concentration relates to: 66. depression The single best suicide indicator is? 67. False A law enforcement officer may take possession of a child without a court order under any cir- cumstances. 68. citizen Within the traditional police service mode, most decisions are made at the management and mid-management level with little in- volvement. 69. -Acceptable for surveil- lance. -Invalid if used to supply motive. -Invalid if used to provide criminal opportunity -All of the above. 70. The violator is operating a motor vehicle with an ex- pired MVI in a parking lot for which a fee is paid for parking motor vehicles. Deceptive police practices are: A peace officer has jurisdiction in all but one circumstance below. In which does the officer not have jurisdiction to investigate and issue a traffic citation if warranted? 71. highway or street According to the Transportation Code, a is the width between the boundary lines of a publicly maintained way, any part of which is open to the public for vehicular traffic. 72. -Stop before the sidewalk -Yield right of way to pedestrians -Yield right of way to ap- proaching vehicles -All of the above An operator of a vehicle emerging from an alley, driveway, or business shall.... 73. Come along Which of the following is an example of Weaponless Strategies? 74. 25% According to the Transportation Code, what is the minimum light transmission percentage al- lowable for window tinting? 75. Involuntary jerking of the eyes The word "nystagmus" means . 76. curtilage What is generally considered to be the area of open space surrounding a dwelling, which is so immediately adjacent to the dwelling that it is part of the house? 77. The speed of the roadway Which of the following is not a consideration for points of greatest potential congestion. 78. Urge the person to seek help A co-worker who is abusing drugs or alcohol can be helped in four ways. These are: Be aware and recognize the problem, encourage the person after they seek help, avoiding the problem will eventually have serious conse- quences and: 79. A State task force In 1999, the Texas legislature enacted a statute that creates a state-wide database operated by that contains information on gangs and gang members. 80. Club A person commits an offense of Unlawfully Car- rying a Weapon if he intentionally, knowingly or recklessly carries on or about his person a . 81. As frequent or more fre- quent Of the studies that have been done on law en- forcement, most suggest that alcohol and drug abuse is than in the general population. 82. Temporary; Permanent What are the two systems of field note taking: 83. -Marital -Children -Parents -Financial -All of the these Family and personal stressors include. 84. Court of Criminal Appeals If the death penalty has been assessed as the punishment, the only court that can hear that appeal is the: 85. Pursuant to the laws of arrest of the Penal Code and probable cause that the child has engaged in delinquent conduct. A juvenile may be taken into custody for the following reasons: 86. personal values Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by . 87. distribute means to deliver a con- trolled substance other than by administering or dispensing the substance. 88. prejudice Having an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or exami- nation of the facts is . 89. Capias A is a writ issued by the judge of a court having jurisdiction of a case after commit- ment or bail and before trial, or clerk at the di- rection of the judge, and directed to any peace officer of the State of Texas, commanding him to arrest a person accused of an offense and bring him before the court immediately, or at a term stated in the writ. 90. Official Oppression Officer Casanova sees a pretty lady, stops her, and makes unwelcome sexual advances to- ward her. Officer Casanova committed what of- fense? 91. 500 According to the Transportation Code, a vehicle equipped with hazard lamps to warn other vehi- cle operators of a vehicular traffic hazard shall have the lamps visible at a distance of at least feet in normal sunlight. 92. felony According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a citizen may, without a warrant, arrest an offend- er when the offense is committed within their view is a . 93. surprise One of the advantages of the rear approach to suspects is . 94. A vehicle operated by an employee of the blood bank transporting the dai- ly supply of fresh blood to a local hospital under nor- mal circumstances. Which of the following is not an "authorized emergency vehicle" in accordance with the Transportation Code? 95. True An operator moving around a rotary traffic is- land shall drive only to the right of the island. 96. bus A motor vehicle used to transport persons and designed to accommodate more than 10 pas- sengers, including the operator, is the definition of a/an . 97. 7%-10% on content Communication is based on: 98. Chronological In a report if you write the information in the order of their occurrence this would be called: 99. right According to the Transportation Code, an oper- ator moving around a rotary traffic island shall drive only to the of the island. 100. defensive 101. held to a higher ethical standard than others 102. other than in a marked crosswalk In a physical arrest, the police role is essentially . An Officer's "off duty" behavior is generally: Pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to a ve- hicle on the highway if crossing a roadway at a place: 103. Slowly Eat , in a relaxed pleasant place. 104. Made, not born Ethical men / women are , and peer pressure can work for or against ethical behav- ior. 105. Indecent Exposure A person is observed in a crowded parking lot masturbating. What offense has occurred? 106. After they have been com- mitted Traditionally police officers handle crimes: 107. Withdrawn Consent may be at any time. 108. complaint According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, an affidavit made before a magistrate charging the commission of an offense is called a/an . 109. Dilutants The six major categories of drugs does not include: 110. Ethnicity Which is the best defined as share culture and background? 111. 15 mph The maximum speed on a beach during the daytime is: 112. a stop sign A flashing red signal is 113. The director of the agency in charge 114. -Intentional -Knowing -Reckless -Criminal Negligence -All of the above are culpa- ble mental states Who investigates the death of a prisoner if he dies while in custody of a jail? Which of the following is not a culpable mental state? 115. 200 According to the Transportation Code, an oper- ator passing another vehicle shall return to an authorized lane of travel before coming within feet of an approaching vehicle, if a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction is used in passing. 116. Sentence A is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. 117. the place does not have a prominently placed notice that smoking is a violation 118. Inform the principal or the person in charge at the school what has hap- pened. Which of the following, if any, creates a de- fense to prosecution under the Smoking Tobac- co statute? When investigating a crime at a school, law enforcement officers should: 119. Aggravated robbery A person knowingly causes serious bodily in- jury to another in the course of committing theft. According to the Penal Code, what is the most serious offense committed? 120. Shotgun with a 17 inch barrel 121. 7 Which of the following would be classified as a "Short Barrel Firearm"? 122. physical stature of offend- er 123. The date the warrant is is- sued. According to the penal code statues, how many persons constitute a "riot"? Justification of baton use includes . Of the many requisites of an arrest warrant, which of those listed is not a requisite? 124. A paved shoulder "Improved Shoulder means" . 125. advantage Physical balance is the position that allows you the ability to move while maintaining balance, strength and . 126. $10 to $200 If an officer refuses or fails to execute any legal process, he/she may be punished with a fine, not less than , nor more than . 127. Prevent escape Where a felony has been committed and the of- ficer has probable cause to believe that the sus- pect poses a threat of serious physical harm, either to the officer or to others, deadly force may be used to . 128. directed to do so by a peace officer A citizen may proceed past a red light if ................ 129. Values Always consider basic ethical . 130. 9 In the SFST Walk and Turn test, the suspect must be instructed to take nine steps up the line and steps back down the line. 131. The oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant 132. opiate Which of the following is NOT considered mar- ihuana? According to the Health and Safety Code, a substance that has an addiction-forming or ad- diction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or is capable of conversion into a drug having ad- diction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability is classified as a/an . 133. 100 No vehicle shall at anytime be driven to the left of the roadway when approaching within feet of an intersection. 134. Health related; Motor relat- ed Physical fitness can be divided into two cate- gories: 135. xx xxx 136. red According to the Transportation Code, unless expressly provided otherwise, a lighting device or reflector mounted on the rear of a vehicle must be or reflect . 137. 200 A vehicle passing another vehicle to the left shall return to an authorized lane before coming within feet of approaching vehicles. 138. writ of habeas corpus According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a is an order issued by a judge directed to anyone having a person in their custody, commanding them to produce such person and show why they are in custody. 139. Prostitution John Wrong offers Jackie Wright $35.00 to engage in sexual conduct with him. John Wrong has committed the offense of . 140. 500 According to the Transportation Code, an oper- ator shall dim headlights when an approaching vehicle is within feet. 141. 24 months According to the Occupations Code, a person licensed as a peace officer must complete 40 hours of legislatively required continuing edu- cation training once every . 142. Dispose and "dump" mean to dis- charge, deposit, inject, spill, leak, or place litter on or into land or water. 143. Texas Rangers In Texas, Stephen F. Austin employed a militia group to protect the settlers from Indian and bandit raids. this group later became known as 144. Private Life The professional behavior with peace officers and others in the criminal justice system needs to come closer to "ideal" ethical behavior than may be possible in . 145. 5 years Which of the following is the statute of limitation for robbery? 146. False Nighttime means the period beginning one half hour before sunset and ending one half hour after sunrise. 147. false An inventory is a search of a person's car for contraband. 148. Effective consent Which of the following is not an element of an offense? 149. -A healthy diet -Calorie control -Reducing fat and choles- terol -Reducing sodium -All of the above A nutrition plan should include strategies for: 150. official oppression A police sergeant makes sexual advances to- ward a female. The sergeant committed..... 151. -On a crosswalk -Within an intersection -On a sidewalk -Within 15 feet of a fire hy- drant -All of the above No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle.... 152. intoxicated "Not having the normal use of mental or phys- ical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dan- gerous drug, or any combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body" is a definition of 153. -Officers of the Alco- holic Beverage Commis- sion (ABC) -Officers commissioned by a public junior college -Stewards and judges em- ployed by the Texas Rac- ing Commission -Officers commissioned by the Texas Board of Pharmacy -All of the above Who of the following are peace officers in the state of Texas? 154. False A child may be held in a jail with adults arrested for or charged with a crime if no separate juve- nile facility is available. 155. Federal criminal violations Federal civil rights cases under Title 18 Sec- tions 241 & 242 United States Code are con- cerned with: 156. Code of Criminal Proce- dure 157. First Amendment Peace officers are granted the authority to use force by the Texas . Duran v. City of Douglas, AZ applies to which amendment? 158. 40 According to Sec. 217.11 Legislatively Re- quired Continuing Education for Licensees, the legislatively required continuing education pro- gram for individuals licensed as peace officers shall consist of hours of training. 159. 500 According to the traffic code, an operator may not follow closer than feet from a fire apparatus responding to a fire alarm or drive into or park the vehicle in the block where the fire apparatus has stopped to answer a fire alarm. 160. Empathy Which of the following is one of the helpful tools used in verbal persuasion? 161. District Court Which court has original jurisdiction in felony cases and certain types of civil cases (e.g. di- vorce)? 162. There is no exception for police officers to ignore an incident of family violence because of a family rela- tionship Chapter 5 of the CCP, "Family Violence Preven- tion", specifically states that: 163. Mobile According to the Carroll Doctrine, the reason a vehicle is an exception to the warrant require- ment is because it is: 164. 30 mph What is the speed limit in an urban district, unless otherwise posted? 165. Development One of the disadvantages of professional mod- el for law enforcement is the cost of training and . 166. Proprietary claims Which of the following is not a function of prej- udice? 167. Sentence Fragment A is a group of words that is only a piece of a complete sentence. Pieces of important information are left out of the sentence. 168. the physical stature of the suspect. 169. -To stop, stand or park -To accelerate prior to en- tering the main traveled portion of the roadway -To decelerate prior to making a right turn -At any time to avoid a col- lision -All of the above One consideration on whether or not to use a baton would be: A driver may operate a vehicle on an improved shoulder to the right of the main traveled portion of the roadway..... 170. Verbal abuse An Arrest can be both an emotional and physi- cal problem for the officer and arrestee. Uncer- tainty is likely to result in compensating behav- ior. Compensating behavior may take one of the following forms: 171. authorized emergency ve- hicles responding to calls The provisions limiting the operations of vehi- cles on an improved shoulder shall not apply to... 172. Tenth States' rights are enumerated in which amend- ment? 173. 1,000 feet The required distance for tail lamps to be visible is: 174. a felony Any peace officer who is outside his jurisdiction may arrest, without warrant, a person who com- mits an offense within the officer's presence or view, if the offense is: 175. Penalty Group 1 Under what Penalty Group is Heroin found? 176. Until July 14, 2009 A search warrant issued on the 10th of July, 2009, is valid for how long: 177. Probable cause needed Which of the following is not a requirement for before the officer requests a consent to search: the consent 178. Indictment Officer Hutch calls the district attorney's of- fice and asks when the felony arrest he made is going to trial. Asst. district attorney Starsky replies: "I can not proceed until I get a/an from the Grand Jury. 179. biases It is important to be aware of one's , so that one can double check decisions to ensure accurate and fair decision-making. 180. Emergency circumstances exist when there is not enough time to obtain a warrant and the officer must establish probable cause. 181. Robbery A person who, in the course of committing theft, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death, has committed what of- fense? 182. Optimal well-being There are varying degrees of wellness, ranging from death to . 183. temporary detention Holding a person for a limited time who is not yet answerable to a criminal offense is . 184. Credit Card Abuse According to Sec. 32.31 of the Penal Code, a person commits the offense of if, with intent to obtain a benefit fraudulently, he uses a credit card with knowledge that the card was not is- sued to him and he does not have the effective consent of the card owner to use the card. 185. Complaint Which of the following formal accusations of guild is used in misdemeanor actions? 186. Volunteers A is a group of words that is only a piece of a complete sentence. Pieces of important information are left out of the sentence. 187. Only with permission of the fire department official in charge Under which of the following conditions may a person drive a vehicle over an unprotected fire hose laid down on a street to be used at a fire emergency? 188. maintain Eat enough calories to attain and desired body weight. 189. A Justice of the Peace of that county. In a county that does not have a medical exam- iner's office, who is responsible for all tangible evidence accumulated in the course of an in- quest? 190. 6 A juvenile processing office may detain a child for not longer than hours. 191. prevent someone from committing suicide According to the Penal Code, deadly force is NOT justified to . 192. a disability A person who has a mobility problem that sub- stantially impairs the person's ability to ambu- late, is the definition of: 193. 100 A signal of intent to turn right or left when re- quired shall be given continuously during not 194. -15 feet -25 feet -50 feet -Two car lengths -None of the above 195. when each thing hap- pened less than the last feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. An operator of a motor vehicle shall allow between themselves and the vehicle in front of them. Chronological reports organize information by . 196. Freeway A divided, controlled access highway for through traffic is a ........ 197. Parole According to TCLEOSE, there are 3 major com- ponents of the criminal justice system. Which of the following is NOT one of those components? 198. Only by a certified peace officer A capias may be served by: 199. xxx xx 200. Reckless Damage or De- struction A person driving a pickup truck backs up in a parking lot without first looking and collides into another vehicle worth $18,000 causing $1,000 worth of damage. What offense has occurred? 201. status offender means a child who is ac- cused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime if committed by an adult. 202. 50, 15 Whenever a driver of a motor vehicle approach- es a railroad crossing and a clearly visible electrical or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a train, the driver of such vehicle shall stop within feet but not less than feet from the nearest rail. 203. element of surprise Which of the following is an advantage of a rear approach? 204. Forgery A person makes some checks and uses one to purchase a pizza worth $15 delivered to his residence. What offense has occurred? 205. Theft - Firearm A person is visiting at a relative's residence. The person notices a revolver worth $600 in a drawer in the end table in the living room. When the relative leaves the room for a moment, the person steals the revolver. What offense has occurred? 206. excuses criminal respon- sibility if the defense is proven by a preponder- ance of the evidence An affirmative defense to prosecution 207. mobility problem According to the Transportation Code, a person has a disability if they have a/an that substantially impairs the person's ability to am- bulate. 208. Any offense reported by a credible citizen Which of the following is not an exception to the requirement for an arrest warrant? 209. search warrant A is a written or- der, issued by a magistrate and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for any property or thing and to seize the same and bring it before such magistrate. 210. Speeding For which of the following violations must the police officer permit the violator to sign a promise to appear if the operator is a resident of the state of Texas and is operating a vehicle licensed in Texas? 211. were deposed A defendant's right to confront his witnesses may be waived if the witnesses: 212. Burglary - Motor Vehicle A person reaches through an open car window and takes a music CD worth $15. What offense has occurred? 213. public education relating to the agency's complaint process Among other requirements, each law enforce- ment agency in this state shall adopt a policy on racial profiling that requires: 214. Chimel v. California The right of the officer to search the immediate area of control in a search incident to an arrest was affirmed in . 215. prosecuting attorney According to the Penal Code, in the case of an "exception to an offense", the burden of proof lies with the . 216. Second Degree Murder Which of the following offenses involve the el- ements of "Sudden Passion" and "Adequate Cause"? 217. Confidence Self-control results from the development of in one's skills. 218. bail According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him is known as . 219. physical fitness The condition of the body which enables an in- dividual to use his/her body in activities requir- ing balance, speed and power, without undue fatigue or exhaustion best describes 220. Race generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical character- istics. 221. Traumatic event What triggers PTSD? 222. unlawful restraint In physical arrest, the police role is essentially aggressive. 223. information According to the Code of Criminal Procedure, a written statement that is filed and presented on behalf of the State of Texas by a district attorney that charges a person with an offense that may be prosecuted according to law is called a/an . 224. Relevant sides Consider all of an ethical problem. 225. Police, Courts, and Cor- rectional System The three components of the Criminal Justice System are... [Show Less]