One of the cardinal rules of criminal law is that police must normally obtain a warrant before conducting a search. The warrant itself must specify the scope of that search. In other words, it is unlawful for a judge to issue a “general warrant” that gives the police broad discretion to search an unspecified place. […]
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects all Texas residents from “unreasonable” searches and seizures. This includes mandatory testing of one’s blood following a drunk driving arrest. If you do not consent to a blood test–and you always have the right to refuse a blood test–then police must obtain a warrant before drawing or […]
Recently, the highest criminal court in the state, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, has ruled that blood search warrants are required for officers to obtain blood samples from those who they suspect are driving while intoxicated. Blood samples are to be used as evidence of the suspected drunk driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level, […]
