About this video
Texas Penal Code § 6.02 is the gatekeeper for every criminal charge: unless a statute plainly says otherwise, the State must prove you acted intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence. Brian Foley explains the rule, the default mental state that applies when a statute is silent, and why proof of a higher mental state also proves a lower one.
This video is educational only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.