Motions, Writs & Constitutional Litigation
Aggressive pretrial motion practice and constitutional litigation can exclude key evidence, protect your rights, and significantly impact your case outcome. From motions to suppress to Brady violations to constitutional challenges, we pursue every available remedy.
Motions to Suppress
Challenge illegal searches, seizures, and statements. Motions to suppress can exclude critical evidence and weaken or defeat the State's case.
Brady & Exculpatory Evidence
The prosecution has a constitutional duty to disclose exculpatory evidence. We ensure the State complies and seek relief for Brady violations.
Constitutional Challenges
Challenge the constitutionality of statutes, police procedures, and prosecutorial conduct under the U.S. and Texas Constitutions.
Pretrial Writs of Habeas Corpus
Challenge the validity of your detention, bail conditions, and other pretrial constitutional issues through writs of habeas corpus.
Types of Motions & Writs
Search & Seizure Litigation
The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Police must comply with strict requirements for searches. Violations can result in suppression of evidence and dismissal of charges.
Search & Seizure Defense Overview
Detailed exploration of search and seizure issues, Fourth Amendment protections, and suppression strategies.
Learn MoreCriminal Defense Library: Search & Seizure
Articles covering warrants, warrantless searches, exigent circumstances, and search-and-seizure defenses.
Read MoreBrady Violations & Exculpatory Evidence
The prosecution has a constitutional duty to disclose exculpatory evidence material to guilt or punishment. Brady violations occur when the State fails to disclose evidence that could change the outcome.
Brady Violation Elements
Favorable Evidence
The undisclosed evidence must be favorable to the accused, either tending to exonerate or impeaching the credibility of prosecution witnesses.
Prosecution Knowledge
The prosecution must have known about the evidence or been negligent in failing to discover it.
Materiality
The evidence must be material — there must be a reasonable probability that disclosure would have changed the verdict.
Trial & Evidence Issues
Trial practice and evidentiary issues can determine case outcomes. Motions in limine, discovery disputes, and evidentiary rulings require expert attention.
Aggressive Pretrial Advocacy
Effective pretrial motion practice can exclude critical evidence, expose prosecutorial misconduct, and significantly impact your case. Contact Taylor Defense Firm to discuss motions and constitutional litigation strategies.
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