Criminal justice

Creating Complaints and Affidavits

Your writing project will be to create create five (5) complaints and affidavits based on specified sections of the Texas Penal Code. Each will be worth 30 points for a total of 150 points. A template for these assignments will be provided and detailed instructions and a video explaining how to complete these are provided here.

Sample Assignment Submission - With Relevant Section of Penal Code.pdf

Sample Student Submission -Template for Complaint and Affidavit.pdf

Here is a short video of Lorenz explaining proper citation of a criminal offense in the Texas Penal Code.

Proper Citation Felony Murder

Here is a short video of Lorenz demonstrating how to open and use the template for the complaint and affidavit and how to submit this assignment.

How To Create Complaint and Affidavit Assignment

Offense # 1 - 22.05(b)(2)

Attached Files:

•  Offense # 1 - Deadly Conduct - 22.05(b)(2).rtf (44.317 KB)

Offense # 1 Assignment

Use the attached template to create a Complaint and Affidavit for the following Texas Penal Code Citation.

Penal Code Section - Deadly Conduct 22.05(b)(2)
Officer – Use your own name for the officer.
Victim – (If needed) Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.
Suspect – Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.

Offense # 2 - 29.02(a)(2)

Attached Files:

•  Offense # 2 - Robbery - 29.02(a)(2).rtf (44.974 KB)

Offense # 2 Assignment

Use the attached template to create a Complaint and Affidavit for the following Texas Penal Code Citation.

Penal Code Section - Robbery 29.02(a)(2)
Officer – Use your own name for the officer.
Victim – (If needed) Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.
Suspect – Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.

Offense # 3 - 30.02(a)(1)

Attached Files:

•  Offense # 3 - Burglary - 20.02(a)(1).rtf (45.134 KB)

Offense # 3 Assignment

Use the attached template to create a Complaint and Affidavit for the following Texas Penal Code Citation.

Penal Code Section - Burglary 30.02(a)(1)
Officer – Use your own name for the officer.
Victim – (If needed) Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.
Suspect – Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.

Offense # 4 - 30.05(a)(1)

Attached Files:

•  Offense # 4 - Criminal Trespass - 30.05(a)(1).rtf (45.383 KB)

Offense # 4 Assignment

Use the attached template to create a Complaint and Affidavit for the following Texas Penal Code Citation.

Penal Code Section - Criminal Trespass 30.05(a)(1)
Officer – Use your own name for the officer.
Victim – (If needed) Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.
Suspect – Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.

Offense # 5 - 42.01(a)(3)

Attached Files:

•  Offense # 5 - Disorderly Conduct - 42.01(a)(3).rtf (45.232 KB)

Offense # 5 Assignment

Use the attached template to create a Complaint and Affidavit for the following Texas Penal Code Citation.

Penal Code Section - Disorderly Conduct 42.01(a)(3)
Officer – Use your own name for the officer.
Victim – (If needed) Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.
Suspect – Use a fictitious character from a favorite movie or book.