You will select a category of offense from Titles 4-11 to concentrate on. Your goal is to obtain information about the definitions, concepts, and classifications of crimes and penalties for one section (Title) of the Texas Penal Code.

This project consists of 3 parts:
Texas Penal Code Research: The Texas Penal Code
is available
through http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ (Expa
nd the list of Texas Statues at the bottom left side
of this page then scroll down to Penal Code). You
will select a category of offense from Titles 4-11 to
concentrate on. Your goal is to obtain information
about the definitions, concepts, and classifications
of crimes and penalties for one section (Title) of
the Texas Penal Code.
Interviews: You must interview one criminal justice
professional (law enforcement, judges,
prosecutors, jailers, etc.) in a Texas
agency/department. The professional you select
should have some general knowledge and
expertise related to the Category of Offense you
research from the Texas Penal Code. You should
prepare a list of questions that you will ask the
interviewee before you begin the
interview. Suggestions: Why did they choose that
career/agency? What type of qualifications? What
type of training is required? What is future job out
look, etc. Ask about a “most memorable case” that
they worked and its outcome. Ask questions about
the Texas Penal Code and the Title you selected.