From the Star Telegram- Sheriff’s deputies early Friday arrested 15 people and seized 300 “eight-liner” gaming machines in what they say is their largest raid ever on illegal gambling sites in Tarrant County. Readers of this blog know my disdain for victimless crime enforcement. If consenting adults want to place…
My wife and I drove from Ennis to Dallas today. Again, I was embarrassed by the proliferation of cops manning their radar guns on I-45.. Speed traps are among the lowest forms of law enforcement (TABC would also challenge for that title). I saw cops hiding under bridges, cops hiding…
La agregación de estos casos produce que alguien en general aconseje sobre la detención y búsqueda. Primero, la policia le intentara y trampeara a menudo en la concesion de permisso para buscar su coche. Usted NUNCA debe de dejar la policia buscar su coche. Por que? La policia puedo ser…
The local media is in a tizzy over the arrest of Officer Alph Coleman. Allegedly, Officer Coleman helped coordinate a robbery at a Sam’s Club. Officer Coleman was working security at the Sam’s when it was robbed. There is some pretty compelling evidence against Officer Coleman. From DMN- Police say…
I filed an open records request for documents pertaining to the Cherry Pit raid. I received the affidavit used to search the premises and the investigation report. Cherry Pit Search Warrant Affidavit and Return Cherry Pit Investigation Report I don’t have time to break these down yet. Let me know…
Few things on the highway are as ubiquitous as a cop hiding from view, armed with a radar gun. As long as local governments have needed tax revenue, radar guns have been used to fine speeders. How exactly does a radar gun work? Can this information help beat your ticket?…
Texas prosecutors and the Fort Worth police are planning to celebrate July 4th by mocking the freedom our country was founded on. It’s another holiday DWI “no refusal” party and you’re invited. To celebrate the desecration of our Bill of Rights, here is an FAQ on DWI blood draw warrants.…
I’m on a suppression win streak. My last two suppression motions in marijuana cases have been granted. Like any other criminal defense attorney I have had more than a few motions to suppress denied. As a NORML legal committee member these marijuana victories are especially satisfying. Aggregating these cases produces…
An Austin DPS Trooper is furious that a magistrate refused to sign his blood draw warrant. His post provides a great insight into how cops view DWI arrests, magistrates, and your 5th Amendment rights. Here is Michael.Scheffler@txdps.state.tx.us, in his own words. Here’s the scenario…. I made a DWI arrest last…
RACIAL PROFILING PROHIBITED. A peace officer may not engage in racial profiling. -Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 2.131 This begs the question- What is racial profiling? From the Code of Criminal Procedure- law enforcement-initiated action based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual’s…