Almost certainly yes, and they do not need a warrant to do it. If you leave a fork, a cup, a straw, or a cigarette butt behind, courts have overwhelmingly held that you gave up your privacy interest in it,
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Judge Resigns Over 913 Political Donations
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When Your ChatGPT Logs Become Evidence Against You
A conversation with an AI chatbot is not a conversation with your lawyer. It is not privileged, it is stored, and prosecutors around the country are now pulling those logs into criminal files through warrants, subpoenas, and discovery orders. Courts…
Ask Deandra: What Is the Difference Between DWI and Public Intoxication?
The question: What is the actual difference between a DWI and a public intoxication charge in Texas?
The short answer: One element: operating a vehicle. DWI under Section 49.04 requires the State to prove you operated a motor vehicle in…
Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI for Sleeping in My Parked Car?
The question: If I am too drunk to drive and just sleep it off in my parked car instead, can I still be charged with DWI?
The short answer: Yes, and this is one of the most common ways well-intentioned…
Who Checks the Crime Labs? Inside the TFSC
The short answer: The Texas Forensic Science Commission accredits crime labs, licenses analysts, and publishes what goes wrong. Here is what it covers, what it cannot touch, and how to use its records.
Welcome to the Forensic Science Commission Dispatch.…
What’s Under Review at the Crime Labs
The short answer: Eleven Texas crime labs disclosed problems in one quarter. Here is the July 2026 Forensic Science Commission docket and what it means for a case built on lab work.
Issue No. 1 | July 31, 2026 Meeting…
Ask Deandra: Can a DWI Affect College Admission or Financial Aid?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., G.C., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist
The question: Can a DWI affect college admission or financial aid?
The short answer: Yes, but not in the way most people expect, and the two halves of the…
Judge Dunn Admonished for Misusing Facebook Pages
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