§ 12.01 Felonies
§ 12.015 Racketeering and Unlawful Debt Collection
§ 12.02 Misdemeanors
§ 12.03 Aggravated Offenses, Attempt, Conspiracy, Solicitation, Organized Criminal Activity
§ 12.04 Computation
§ 12.05 Absence From State and Time of Pendency of Indictment, Etc., Not Computed
§ 12.06 An Indictment Is “Presented,” When
§ 12.07 An Information Is “Presented,” When
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 12 - Limitation

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.