Exam 12: Public Disorder,Indecency,Health,and Safety Offenses

An element of most public disorder offenses is that they occur in a public place or within public view.Explain what locations constitute a "public place" within the meaning of Texas criminal law.

Dan is openly wearing a pistol while walking down the street.Dan is NOT in violation of the unlawful carrying of weapons statute if he is a uniformed state correctional officer who is ________.

Greg is graduating from college.As he walks across the stage to receive his diploma he makes an obscene gesture at the university president.The angry president grabs Greg for a moment and then releases him.Greg has committed disorderly conduct because he made an offensive gesture in a public place.

Paul is the neighborhood Peeping Tom.At night he goes into Mary's backyard and peers through her bedroom window as she changes clothes.While Paul gains sexual gratification in watching Mary change clothes,he is also violating the ________ statute.

An undercover police officer purchases cocaine from Jack.Jack is then arrested.Under Texas law,the appropriate charge for the officer to file against Jack is delivery of a controlled substance.

Jim Bob works as a ranch hand.On Saturday night,the lovely Charlene agrees to marry him.Jim Bob is so happy that he goes into his front yard and celebrates by firing his pistol into the air multiple times.Jim Bob becomes unhappy when a deputy sheriff arrives and arrests him for committing ________ as a result of his actions that evening.

The key element of the offense of gambling is whether or not the accused made a ________ on a game,contest,or the like.

Nathan owns a convenience store.Besides motor fuel,a substantial portion of his business is selling beer and wine.Because he has been robbed several times,he wears a concealed pistol while working at the store.Nathan is NOT in violation of Texas weapon laws.

A Texas peace officer may lawfully carry a handgun whether on or off duty regardless of whether or not the officer is in her jurisdiction.