Texas Law Declares Certain Offenses to Be Bias Crimes If

question 60

Multiple Choice

Texas law declares certain offenses to be bias crimes if they are committed for statutorily specified reasons.In such cases,the penalty may be enhanced.Which of the following is a reason for commission of a crime which,if proven,could enhance the defendant's punishment?

• A)economic status of the victim
• B)college affiliation of the victim
• C)marital status of victim
• D)sexual preference of the victim

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