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apostate wrote:

apostate wrote:

gigag04 wrote:As of September fed's are now peace officers in Texas.

What's the bill number? (and how does it impact the 82(R) SB 530 changes to Article 2.122, Code of Criminal Procedure?)

Any new information?

Grandad passed away, been off all week. I'll follow up when I get back. I too am curious what it is that I heard.

speedsix wrote:

gigag04 wrote:As of September fed's are now peace officers in Texas.

...so they can legally disarm a CHL during an interview...can they enforce Texas laws and local city ordinances? I'd like to read that, too...

I would assume so. I'll have to dig it out - I had the legislative update class Wednesday afternoon. I was in court that morning, right after my overnight shift ended. I was far from 100% by the time I got to the class, but I'll find out for you.

As of September fed's are now peace officers in Texas.

smtimelevi wrote:

jocat54 wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:

steveincowtown wrote: ...I guess the trouble I have is what right does a BP agent have to stop someone who is not at the border?

If you have a problem with the reach of the BP, you'll really get your knickers in a knot if you ever experience the authority of a Fire Chief or a Game Warden. BTW, IANAL

Not sure about the Fire Chief but a Game Warden has ALOT of authority, I'm guessing more than most any other LEO.

They probably get paid less than most LE, I wouldnt want to cath him on a bad day, lol.

Might search your car without a warrant...

I can understand disagreeing with them, however, as of late, they have actually strengthened 4A protection with cases like AZ v Gant in 2009.

steveincowtown wrote:

gigag04 wrote:

steveincowtown wrote: Can we at least agree that as an American, I have the right to say no to a warrantless search of my home, car, etc?

No - we cannot agree. Read up on the legal concepts of exigent circumstances and probable case to find why. The YouTube legal experts offer legal advice that is worth what it costs.

I get the probale cause with the dog but what eminent threat exsist to BP agents away from the border that required the immediate execution of a warrantless search?

Anyone who chooses to open up their car or home to search is welcome to do so. I will not.

If PC exists, a car may be searched without warrant. The exigent circumstance is that it is moveable.

If a SW is to be obtained for the residence, the (case) law permits a protective sweep to empty and secure the house, and everyone sits outside while an officer obtains the warrant. Evidence observed during the sweep is admissible into the SW and used to build PC.

steveincowtown wrote: Can we at least agree that as an American, I have the right to say no to a warrantless search of my home, car, etc?

No - we cannot agree. Read up on the legal concepts of exigent circumstances and probable case to find why. The YouTube legal experts offer legal advice that is worth what it costs.

steveincowtown wrote:

smtimelevi wrote: Other than wasting my time not too bad.

and completely violating your 4th Amendment rights.

Shame this is going on but glad to hear they were at least polite; I am sure the Nazi's were at first as well.

This is rediculous. Read up on search and siezure case law before comparing BP agents that get shot at from Mexican cartels to Nazis. This comparison is uneducated, baseless, and unnecessary. I'd go on to explain why the search was legal, but I don't think it would matter much.