Code of Criminal Procedure · Art. 1.05

Rights of Accused

Rights of Accused (Art. 1.05): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Right to be informed of the accusation
  • Right to confront the witnesses against him
  • Compulsory process for obtaining witnesses
  • Speedy public trial by impartial jury

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Under CCP art. 1.05, an accused has the right to:

  1. Demand a specific judge
  2. Be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, demand confrontation of witnesses, have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses, and a speedy public trial by an impartial jury (statutory recital paralleling federal/state constitutions) Correct
  3. Choose the trial date
  4. Refuse all evidence
Why: Art. 1.05 codifies foundational rights: notice of accusation, confrontation, compulsory process, and speedy public trial by an impartial jury.
Statute: Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 1.05