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Q: I got video of cops making illegal arrest no warrants and taking pics of drugs they had and pinning charges on friend

1 Lawyer Answer

A: Provide a copy of the video to your friend's criminal defense attorney.

See chapter 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure if you are curious about the list of situations where a peace officer can make an arrest without a warrant. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.14.htm

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