BPOC Basics

The first and only Podcast of its kind, BPOC Basics takes the codified portions of the Texas Basic Peace Officer Course learning objectives and breaks down the legalese into easy-to-understand concepts for cadets enrolled in the police academy.

Chapter 1. General Provisions

Definitions, Definitions, Definitions. In the debut episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 1 of the Penal Code, concerning General Provisions. They break down the long list of definitions within the Penal Code to give listeners a more palatable understanding of the legal terminology necessary for applying the law.

10-11
01:27:56

Chapter 2. Burden of Proof

Who's burden is it to bear? In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 2 of the Penal Code, concerning the Burden of Proof. Through multiple examples based on text law, Jim and Amy provide a comprehensive understanding of how the burden of proof is decided and to what level that proof must reach.

10-11
11:19

Chapter 3. Multiple Prosecutions

If you do multiple crimes, you may do multiple times.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 3 of the Penal Code, concerning Multiple Prosecutions. By looking further into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how multiple crimes are charged and prosecuted.

10-11
15:24

Chapter 6. Culpability Generally

When is someone at fault?In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 6 of the Penal Code, concerning General Culpability. By looking further into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how culpability is assessed and asserted.

10-25
26:41

Chapter 7. Criminal Responsibility for Conduct of Another

Guilty by association.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 7 of the Penal Code, concerning Criminal Responsibility. As they dig into the code, Jim and Amy give a more approachable understanding of how people can be charged through complicity, collaboration, or association.

10-25
13:13

Chapter 8. General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility

Valid defenses, mend fences.In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 8 of the Penal Code, concerning General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility. By diving further into the code, Jim and Amy give a better understanding of citizen's legal defenses and the level of proof necessary for those defenses to be utilized by defendants in the event of a criminal case.

10-25
37:12

Chapter 12. Punishments

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 12 of the Penal Code, which concerns Criminal Punishments. As they dig into the code, Jim and Amy give a comprehensive understanding of the classification of offenses and the associated punishments.

11-12
56:08

Chapter 15. Preparatory Offenses

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 15 of the Penal Code, which covers Preparatory Offenses. As they discuss the code, Jim and Amy look to provide the audience with a better understanding of how people can be charged with intent to commit an offense even if it isn't executed fully and the criminal liability associated with the offense.

11-12
27:22

Chapter 19. Criminal Homicide

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 19 of the Penal Code, concerning Criminal Homicide. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give an in-depth and approachable understanding of Criminal Homicide and the legal steps necessary to define and prosecute within that frame of reference.

11-12
19:50

Chapter 20. Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, and Smuggling of Persons

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 20 of the Penal Code, concerning Kidnapping, UnlawfulRestraint, and Smuggling of Persons. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give anin-depth analysis of the definition and scope of criminal abduction and thelegal steps necessary to prosecute within that frame of reference.

11-29
24:26

Chapter 21. Sexual Offenses

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 21 of the Penal Code: Sexual Offenses. Using the penalcode, Jim and Amy give comprehensive analysis of the definitionsand scope of criminal sexual offenses and the legal steps necessary to prosecutewithin that frame of reference.

11-29
41:16

Chapter 22. Assaultive Offenses

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson discuss Chapter 22 of the Penal Code: Assaultive Offenses. As they gothrough the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of assaultoffenses including sexual, elderly, and persons with disabilities, and thelegal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulationof the penal code.

11-29
01:29:40

Chapter 25. Offenses Against the Family

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson dive into Chapter 25 of the Penal Code: Assaultive Offenses. As they gothrough penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of familialoffenses including sexual, elderly, and persons with disabilities, and thelegal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within theregulation of the penal code.

01-17
54:34

Chapter 28. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Damage or Destruction

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and AmyTyson walk listeners through Chapter 28 of the Penal Code: Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Other Property Damage or Destruction. Using the penal code, Jim and Amy give anin-depth analysis of the definition and scope of the crimes and thelegal steps necessary to prosecute within that frame of reference.

01-17
46:09

Chapter 29. Robbery

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim Mcgregor and Amy Tyson talk through Chapter 29 of the Penal Code: Robbery. This episode serves as a brief but informative guide on the definition and action to be taken when charging someone with the crime.

01-17
08:12

Chapter 30. Burglary and Criminal Trespassing

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 30 of the Penal Code: Burglary and Criminal Trespassing. As they venture through the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of Burglary and Criminal Trespassing offenses including personal property, and the definitions concerning the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

02-19
01:21:25

Chapter 31. Theft

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Amy Tyson discuss Chapter 31 of the Penal Code: Theft. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Amy break down the definitions and scope of Theft offenses including defining property, ownership, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

02-19
01:21:44

Chapter 32. Fraud

We're back! In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 32 of the Penal Code: Fraud. As they dive into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions and scope of Fraud offenses, including defining what constitutes fraud, legal property ownership, personal property, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

10-03
01:22:45

Chapter 33. Computer Crimes

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 33 of the Penal Code: Computer Crimes. As they delve into the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions and scope of Computer Crime offenses, including what constitutes a computer crime, data manipulation, crimes related to technology, and the legal steps necessary for defense and prosecution to argue within the framework of the penal code.

10-03
42:44

Chapter 33A. Telecommunications Crimes

In this episode of BPOC Basics, hosts Jim McGregor and Kim Martinez (filling in for Amy) discuss Chapter 33A of the Penal Code: Telecommunications Crimes. As they explore the penal code, Jim and Kim break down the definitions within the chapter and the scope of Telecommunications Crime offenses, including defining what constitutes a telecommunication crime, data manipulation, crimes pursuant to telecommunications, and the legal steps necessary for the defense and prosecution to argue within the regulation of the penal code.

10-03
14:36

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