TX Bar Exam · Criminal Law
Criminal Law for the Texas Bar Exam
Substantive criminal law and procedure
73+ Cards18 Topics68% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Criminal Law
Homicide
Defenses
Property Crimes
Intoxication Offenses
Assault
Sex Offenses
Drug Offenses
Offenses Against Persons
Fraud Offenses
Financial Crimes
Obstruction Offenses
Public Order Offenses
Weapons Offenses
Domestic Violence
Inchoate Crimes
Accomplice Liability
Punishment
Alcohol Offenses
Sample Criminal Law Questions
1What is the murder rule under Texas Penal Code?
2What is capital murder in Texas?
3What constitutes self-defense under Texas law, including any duty to retreat exceptions?
What You'll Master
Master homicide distinctions (murder degrees, manslaughter)
Learn mens rea requirements for each crime
Memorize theft crimes and their elements
Understand defenses (justification, excuse, mitigation)
Nail inchoate offenses and accomplice liability
73+
Flashcards
18
Topics
68%
Pass Rate
909+
Students
Criminal Law for Texas Bar Exam FAQ
What Criminal Law topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover homicide (all degrees), assault, battery, theft crimes (larceny, robbery, burglary, etc.), sex offenses, defenses, inchoate crimes, and accomplice liability.
How do flashcards help distinguish similar crimes?
Criminal Law has many overlapping crimes. Our flashcards emphasize the distinguishing elements—like the difference between larceny, embezzlement, and false pretenses.
Are defenses thoroughly covered?
Yes. We cover self-defense, defense of others, necessity, duress, intoxication, insanity (all tests), and other defenses with their specific requirements.
Do you cover both common law and MPC approaches?
Yes. Where relevant, our flashcards note both common law and Model Penal Code approaches, especially for homicide and mens rea.
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