Texas Penal Code Practice

What is the offense when a person enters or remains on property of another without effective consent?

1. Aggravated Robbery

2. Burglary

3. Criminal Trespass

4. Theft of less than $50

The correct answer is: Criminal Trespass

When a person enters or remains on the property of another without effective consent, they are committing the offense of Criminal Trespass. This offense involves knowingly entering or remaining on someone else's property without permission or lawful authority. Option A, Aggravated Robbery, involves committing robbery with additional elements that elevate the offense to aggravated status, such as using or exhibiting a deadly weapon. Option B, Burglary, involves unlawfully entering a habitation or building with the intent to commit a felony, theft, or assault inside. Option D, Theft of less than $50, involves unlawfully taking someone else's property without their consent, but the amount taken is less than $50. This offense is different from Criminal Trespass, which focuses specifically on unauthorized entry or remaining on another's property.