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Police in Texas generally can't search the data on your cell phone without a warrant. They can often take the phone, but reviewing your texts, photos, apps, or location data usually requires a judge's approval unless a narrow exception applies. Being stopped or arrested in Texas can feel overwhelming, especially when an officer asks, “Whose […]
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Being stopped, searched, or arrested by the police can be a terrifying experience—but you don’t have to face it alone. An illegal search and seizure is a serious violation of your constitutional rights. It occurs when law enforcement invades your privacy without a valid warrant or a legitimate legal reason. In Texas, police can't just
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Being arrested in Texas can be terrifying—but you don’t have to face it alone. The U.S. and Texas Constitutions give you rights, and one of the most powerful shields you have is a legal doctrine called the exclusionary rule. So, what is the exclusionary rule? In plain English, it’s a rule that stops prosecutors from
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