This assignment is designed to help you understand how to find and use informati

This assignment is designed to help you understand how to find and use information in the two main sources of criminal law in Texas: the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Penal Code.
General Instructions: The clues are in the question and you will need to find the answer. There will be a total of five questions focusing on the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Penal Code. Both resources are available to you online. Go to the link at https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/ and click on Texas Statutes to expand the listings of the statutes, which includes the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and the Texas Penal Code. From there you can click on either code to expand the listings and begin your research. Specific Instructions: These questions will require critical thinking. All of the clues are in the questions so please read them carefully. Some questions may require you to refer to information covered in this week and subsequent weeks. Some questions may require both an answer and a citation to the statute. For example, if the question asks: “Is a firearm a deadly weapon under the Texas Penal Code? Cite the statute.” Your answer should be: “Yes, a firearm is a deadly weapon under Texas Penal Code section 1.07(a)(17)(A).” Make sure you answer the questions completely, clearly, and correctly. This is not a group project. Each student will work alone to complete this assignment. Grading Rubric: Provides a correct and complete answer to the question 6.5 points
Provides a correct, but partial answer to the question 3.5 points
Provides an incorrect answer to the question 0 points
There are 5 questions total, so the maximum points a students can receive for this assignment is 32.5 points.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Questions:
The actus reus refers to the physical, voluntary act necessary for a crime to occur. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 21.01, what is the written statement of a grand jury that accuses a person of committing a criminal act? Persons accused of crimes should be able to understand the nature of the allegations against them. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 21.02(7), the criminal act must be stated in what type of way to make sure the accused understands the nature of the allegations?
The Arraignment is an important part of the pretrial process in which the Court gives a defendant formal notice of the criminal charges against him. This notice, which includes the actus reus and other elements of the offense, is called the Indictment. During the Arraignment, and under Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 26.11, how does the Court give this information to the defendant? Is it by email?
Texas Penal Code Questions:
Under Section 6.01(a) of the Penal Code, actus reus in Texas is defined as voluntary engaging in conduct, including an act and what other two ways?
What is the definition of possession under Penal Code Section 1.07(a)(39)?