What probable cause must a police have before initiating a traffic stop and searching your car (facing multiple felonies)

The officer must have reasonable suspicion to detain someone. Your attorney may be able to file a motion to suppress based upon an illegal...

Is freedom of speech a good defense for solicitation?

No it is not. Crimes are defined by state law. Anyone is free to say anything he wants to anyone. However, if the state says it is a crime to do...

What is your opinion of the constitutionality on the inscription of "in god we trust" on U.S. currency?

Most people have not studied the true history of the First Amendment. I have spent 12 years intensely studying the issue. Obviously, unrevisied...

Why isn't the contest to draw Mohammad in Garland Tx recently the same as yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater and not protected

The religion of Islam has entirely different principles about some matters than does the religion which was responsible for giving the United...

Does the term "under god" violate the first amendment?

The term "under God" does not violate the First Amendment. Many of the founding fathers constantly referred to God (the almighty, the creator, the...

How can the government regulate peoples use and ownership of marijuana given 13th amendment?

Civil government (as opposed to individual, family, and church government) has, for the time being, the free will to do what it wants. Of course,...

Does the constitution prohibit the government from holding the citizens to a perfect standard?

It is inherent in the Constitution that no one can be held to a standard of perfection. No government in the U.S.(federal, state, city, county,...

Are Constitutional Rights usable or useless in most cases? Can I use them Rights as Defense to be with my children in CPO?

The facts determine whether your constitutional rights have been violated. The last time I looked at the relevant law, the Supreme Court was still...

If a warrant is issued for you,the warrant compliant has to state what exactly you did.Right?

Violation of a protective order is a criminal charge in Texas. It is handled like any other criminal misdemeanor charge. A warrant is not supposed...

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I have a question about a unauthorized traffic stop. Fourth amendment of the constitution)

"Reasonable suspicion" is the level of proof needed to sustain a traffic stop. If the police officer, in good faith, had reasonable suspicion to...