CCP Flashcards
List the types of courts in Tx:
Court of criminal appeals Court of appeals District court County court JP court Municipal court
What is the time limit to file the case for a misdemeanor?
2 yrs
A peace officer SHALL arrest without warrant a person who violated a protective order if what?
Offense is committed in the presence of the peace officer
What is another term for warrant less arrest?
Instanter
What date did CCP take effect?
Jan. 1, 1965
What is due course of law?
No citizen of this state shall be deprived of life, liberty, property, privilege, or immunities, or in any manner disfranchised, except by the due course of the law of the land.
What are the rights of the accused?
Speedy/public trial/impartial jury Notice of "nature And cause of charge" Right not to speak/testify Represent self/employ counsel Confront witnesses Subpoena/"compulsory process" Grand jury indictment
When may an officer enter the home without a warrant?
Consent from the residence Exigent circumstances (legit emergency)
Court of appeals handles?
Appeals from the district or county courts, does not count for cases they seek the death penalty in.
What is the highest court of appeals in Tx?
Court of criminal appeals
Where are misdemeanors involving a public official served?
District court
A warrant must be in the name of?
The state of Texas
A warrant must do what?
In the name of Tx
Specify the name of or give a reasonable definite description of the person
State what they’re accused of
Signed by a magistrate
A warrant extends to?
Any part of the state
How long does the sheriff have to pick up someone who was arrested on a warrant for their county?
11days
