Browse 7 warrant requirement cases decided by Texas Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Warrantless cell phone search of deceased invalid
In the Estate of Kara Gale Murphy Watson v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evidenc...
Appellate court rejects 'automobile exception' for home searches
In Re Frances Spanos Shelton v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Frances Spanos Shelton, challenged the trial...
Habeas Corpus Denied: Ineffective Counsel Claim Fails
Ex Parte Thomas Moore v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Thomas Moore, sought a writ of habeas corpus, argu...
Texas appeals cell phone evidence suppression, court reverses
The State of Texas v. Joshua Logan, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The State of Texas appealed the trial court's suppression of evidence obta...
Texas Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admissibility of Prior Assault Evidence
In the Estate Of: David Luke Brown v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, David Luke Brown, appealed his convict...
Texas Appeals Court Rules "Knock and Talk" Can Be Unlawful Search
In the Estate of Lonnie K. Ledbetter Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evidence ...
Appellate court upholds conviction, finding no Fourth Amendment violation
Ex Parte Brian Cole v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Brian Cole, sought a writ of habeas corpus, arguing...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 warrant requirement cases from Texas Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6, Reversed: 1.
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