A peace officer who knowingly violates Chapter59 forfeiture provisions may be subject to which of the following?

• A. Removal from office
• B. All of the above
• C. Civil penalties
• D. Criminal prosecution

Answer: (B)

Knowingly violating Chapter 59 forfeiture provisions can lead to multiple consequences, not just one type of penalty. Administrative removal from office is a possible disciplinary action for misconduct relating to official duties. Civil penalties provide a financial or other non-criminal sanction to deter future violations. Criminal prosecution is also possible if the conduct meets the criteria for a crime or otherwise violates criminal statutes. Because the statute allows for these different forms of accountability, all of the listed outcomes could occur.