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What is the intention behind Criminal Solicitation as defined in the Texas Penal Code?

  1. Intent to expose anus or genitals with gratification

  2. Intent to abduct another

  3. Intent to engage in conduct and commit an overt act

  4. Intent to promote and enhance social/emotional outcomes

The correct answer is: Intent to engage in conduct and commit an overt act

Criminal solicitation, as defined in the Texas Penal Code, involves soliciting, encouraging, directing, aiding, or attempting to aid another person to engage in specific conduct that would constitute a crime. The intention behind criminal solicitation is to involve someone in criminal activity by actively encouraging them to commit the offense. This differs from the other options provided: A. Intent to expose anus or genitals with gratification is related to indecent exposure, not criminal solicitation. B. Intent to abduct another refers to the offense of kidnapping, not criminal solicitation. D. Intent to promote and enhance social/emotional outcomes is not a legal concept associated with criminal solicitation.

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