415erinexile
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
If I may post 2 divergent questions in a single thread? --
1) Would simply walking on a sidewalk at a brisk pace meet the standard for detaining and searching a citizen without consent? If not, would a court appointed defense attorney be likely to challenge with a motion to suppress? In San Antonio, judges routinely ignore the state law which requires appointed council be selected via a rotating roster. This has me concerned that such council would always push for a plea bargain, so as to lower court costs & remain in the good graces of the judge.
2) I was also hoping to find out if the teeny, tiniest bit of methamphetamine residue (a burnt up speck) on a makeshift pyrex pipe, be sufficient to sustain a felony possession charge. (As has been filed against a good friend of mine who has a prior felony drug conviction.) Any insight would be appreciated. Thank You.
If I may post 2 divergent questions in a single thread? --
1) Would simply walking on a sidewalk at a brisk pace meet the standard for detaining and searching a citizen without consent? If not, would a court appointed defense attorney be likely to challenge with a motion to suppress? In San Antonio, judges routinely ignore the state law which requires appointed council be selected via a rotating roster. This has me concerned that such council would always push for a plea bargain, so as to lower court costs & remain in the good graces of the judge.
2) I was also hoping to find out if the teeny, tiniest bit of methamphetamine residue (a burnt up speck) on a makeshift pyrex pipe, be sufficient to sustain a felony possession charge. (As has been filed against a good friend of mine who has a prior felony drug conviction.) Any insight would be appreciated. Thank You.