When Can Police Conduct a Search?
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits the government from performing unreasonable searches and seizures of people and their property. Ultimately, this means that the government must have a...
View ArticleFacts About the DWI Process
A DWI arrest can haunt an individual for years to come since the fines and repercussions last far longer than a jail sentence. It’s helpful to know a few things about DWI before, during and after the...
View ArticleThe Police Can Search Your Car if Items are in Plain View
Before law enforcement officials can search your car, they must follow a specific protocol. This is done to ensure that the search is conducted according to state and federal laws. Not only is this...
View ArticleWhen Are Police Allowed to Search You or Your Property?
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protects all citizens against unlawful search and seizure. That protection allows Americans to go about their lives without the fear of unreasonable government...
View ArticleWhat is Probable Cause?
Many people ask, “What is probable cause?” Probable cause in Texas is a legal term that, in its simplest form, means that a certain circumstance occurred more probably than not. For instance, to arrest...
View ArticleIllegal Search and Seizure in Texas
Anyone being accused of committing a crime in the state of Texas has the right to a fair investigation process. Part of this fair process includes protection against illegal search and seizure. These...
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