Motions related to searches of places

• Author: Robert K. Gill/Mark Daniel
• Pages: 93-174

MOTIONS RELATED TO

SEARCHES OF PLACES

2-1

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

Υνιτεδ Στατεσ Χονστιτυτιον 

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