Motions related to searches of places

AuthorRobert K. Gill/Mark Daniel
Pages93-174
MOTIONS RELATED TO
SEARCHES OF PLACES
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CHAPTER 2
MOTIONS RELATED TO
SEARCHES OF PLACES
I. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MOTION PRACTICE
II. MOTIONS TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
A. General Points
§2:01 Purpose of Motions to Suppress Evidence
§2:02 Statutory and Constitutional Rules
§2:03 Warrant or Exigent Circumstances Required
§2:04 Burdens of Proof
§2:05 Rules at Suppression Hearings
§2:06 Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
B. Suppression of Search
§2:10 Grounds to Suppress Without Warrant
§2:11 Grounds to Suppress Search Under Warrant
C. Suppression of Evidence Seized Pursuant to Invalid Consent
§2:20 Requirements for Voluntary Consent
§2:21 Grounds to Suppress
III. ATTACKING THE SEARCH WARRANT AFFIDAVIT
§2:30 Misrepresentations in Aff‌idavit
§2:31 Grounds for Hearing
§2:32 Sealing the Search Warrant Aff‌idavit
IV. MOTION TO REVEAL IDENTITY OF INFORMER
§2:40 Purpose of Motion
§2:41 Applicable Rule of Evidence
§2:42 Exceptions to State’s Privilege to Withhold Informer’s Identity
§2:43 Defendant’s Burden
§2:44 Challenging Reliability or Credibility of Informer
§2:45 Mechanics of Rule
V. MOTION IN LIMINE
§2:50 Motion in Limine Evidence Obtained During Search of Premises
MOTIONS RELATED TO
SEARCHES OF PLACES
Texas Criminal Forms 2-2
VI. SUPPRESSING SEARCHES OF ELECTRONIC ITEMS
§2:60 Wire, Oral, or Electronic Communications
§2:60.1 Statutory Law
§2:60.2 Case Law
§2:61 Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices
§2:61.1 Statutory Law
§2:61.2 Case Law
VII. RETURN OF PROPERTY SEIZED DURING AN INVESTIGATION
2:70 Return of Property Seized Pursuant to Search Warrant
2:70.1 Statutory Law
2:70.2 Case Law
2:71 Return of Seized Firearm
2:71.1 Statutory Law
2:71.2 Case Law
VIII. ASSET FORFEITURES
2:80 Asset Forfeitures
2:80.1 Statutory Law
IX. FORMS
Appendix 2-AOrder Mandating Statewide Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases.
Appendix 2-BFinal Order Adopting Amendments to Statewide Rules
Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases.
Form 2-1Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Motion to Suppress (Consent to Search)
Form 2-2Motion to Suppress Search Without Warrant
Form 2-3Motion to Suppress Search Under Warrant
Form 2-4Defendant’s Brief in Support of Motion to Suppress Based on Illegal Search
of Residence (Warrant Does Not Describe the Residence Searched)
Form 2-5Motion to Suppress Evidence Seized Pursuant to Invalid Consent
Form 2-6.1Motion to Suppress Search Warrant—Deliberate False Statements in Aff‌idavit
Form 2-6.2Defendant’s Brief in Support of Franks Motion to Suppress Search Warrant
Form 2-7.1Motion to Seal Search Warrant Aff‌idavit
Form 2-7.2Motion to Extend Order Sealing Search Warrant Aff‌idavit
Form 2-7.3Search Warrant Return
Form 2-7.4Order For Assistance In Execution of Search Warrant
Form 2-8Motion to Reveal Identity of Informer (Testimony Relevant to Guilt or Innocence)
Form 2-9Motion to Reveal Identity of Informer (Challenge to Legality of Obtaining Evidence)
Form 2-10Motion in Limine (Evidence Obtained During Search of Premises)
Form 2-11Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Detection,
Interception or Use of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communication
Form 2-12Defendant’s Motion for In Camera Hearing on Evidence Obtained from
Detection, Interception or Use of Wire, Oral or Electronic Communication
Form 2-13Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence from Pen Register,
ESN Reader, or Trap and Trace Device
Form 2-14.1Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence Obtained from Mobile Tracking or GPS Device
Form 2-14.2Defendant’s Motion To Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum or Search Warrant
Form 2-15Motion For Disposition of Property
Form 2-16Motion For Forfeiture of Seized Weapon (Defendant Convicted)
Form 2-17Motion For Forfeiture of Seized Weapon (No Conviction or Prosecution)
Form 2-18Motion For Return of Seized Weapon
Form 2-19Respondent’s Original Answer to State of Texas’ Notice of Seizure and Intended Forfeiture
Form 2-20Stipulated Forfeiture and Judgment
Form 2-21Aff‌idavit of Authority to Settle Forfeiture Case
MOTIONS RELATED TO
SEARCHES OF PLACES
2-3 Motions Related to Searches of Places §2:02
I. IMPORTANT NOTICE
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II. MOTIONS TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
A. General Points
§2:01 Purpose of Motions to Suppress Evidence
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PRACTICE TIP:
Defense counsel should always include a request within a general discovery motion that the state make
known to the defense any search and/or arrest warrants and aff‌idavits that may be a part of the case.
§2:02 Statutory and Constitutional Rules
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
Υνιτεδ Στατεσ Χονστιτυτιον


Τεξασ Χονστιτυτιον

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