Texas Penal Code Practice

What is the result of an individual preventing or interfering with another person's ability to place an emergency telephone call?

1. Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct

2. Interference with Emergency Telephone Calls

3. Official Oppression

4. Prostitution

The correct answer is: Interference with Emergency Telephone Calls

Preventing or interfering with another person's ability to place an emergency telephone call is known as Interference with Emergency Telephone Calls under the Texas Penal Code. This offense is committed when an individual knowingly prevents or interferes with another person's ability to place an emergency call for assistance, such as during a medical emergency or when reporting a crime. The purpose of this law is to ensure that individuals in need of emergency assistance can access help without hindrance. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Options A, C, and D are not the correct answers because they do not specifically address the act of preventing or interfering with someone's ability to make an emergency call. Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct refers to intentionally disrupting official proceedings. Official Oppression involves a public servant unlawfully abusing their office to harm another person. Prostitution is the act of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment.