Search & Seizure

Lawyer Defending Texans From Illegal Search and Seizure

Almost daily, there are reports, by word of mouth or on the news, about individuals having cash, goods and property searched and seized by authorities. What you do not hear is that often, these search and seizure operations are illegal. If you believe you have been subject to unlawful search and seizure by the Texas police, contact our firm.

For more than 10 years, Attorney David Lee Bright has been defending the rights and reputations of Texans accused of criminal offenses. As founding attorney of our firm, Attorney Bright has helped hundreds of individuals with criminal charges.

Police and other law-enforcement authorities often escalate routine traffic stops to full-blown search and seizure operations based on very little, if any, justifiable cause. Frequently this is seen in situations involving:

• Drunk driving
• Drug crimes
• Juvenile crimes
• Weapons offenses
• Internet crimes
• White collar crimes

As an experienced criminal defense attorney, James Lee Bright has seen his share of cases where authorities have overstepped their bounds and drivers, passengers and property owners have been manipulated or intimidated into "consenting" to search. He has dedicated his career to defending citizens' rights to privacy and fighting for the return of their confiscated property.

At the Texas law firm of James Lee Bright, if a search warrant was used, we examine how it was obtained; we thoroughly review how the officers executed the warrant and if any property was seized that was outside the search warrant. We move to strike any items that were illegally seized.

If you have been the target of unlawful search and seizure, it is essential to contact our office right away for a free initial consultation. There are strict time limits for appeals, so your seized items may be permanently forfeited if you do not take prompt action.