Arrested for possession of drugs in Houston or Harris County? The case is not over, in fact, it is just getting started. The 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution prohibit illegal searches and seizures. Defenses to drug charges in Harris County and throughout Texas often involve a question of whether the police acting illegally in the search of a person found in possession of drugs. In Texas, search warrants are generally required to justify a police search. However, there are a number of exceptions to the search warrant requirement.
If you believe you are the victim of an illegal search in Houston or Harris County, call an experienced Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney. Todd Bennett is Board Certified in Criminal Law and has almost 20 years of experience in criminal law in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
