Daily Archives: November 28, 2023

TX7: Four county highspeed chase was RS

Defendant’s argument failed that a license plate reader hit couldn’t provide a basis for a stop when he went on a four county highspeed chase when the police tried to stop him. Landers v. State, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 8817 … Continue reading

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ND: It was unreasonable for police to think landowner who rented bedroom to another could consent to its search

Defendant stayed in a bedroom in another’s house, and he paid rent. It was unreasonable for officers to conclude that the homeowner could consent to search of the room. Also, the door to the room was closed when the police … Continue reading

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