When police unlawfully prolong a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion, the Fourth Amendment is violated. When may evidence be suppressed under Texas and federal law? Traffic stops are one of the most common encounters between police and citizens, but they are also a frequent source of Fourth Amendment violations. Under both Texas and federal law,... Read more
Prolonged Traffic Stops in Texas: When Evidence Must Be Suppressed
When police unlawfully prolong a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion, the Fourth Amendment is violated. When may evidence be suppressed under Texas and federal law? Traffic stops are one of the most common encounters between police and citizens, but they are also a frequent source of Fourth Amendment violations. Under both Texas and federal law,... Read more
