Illegal Search Warrant Scope

Summary

Police may have exceeded the search warrants scope by searching for items not listed, such as social media, after not finding child pornography. In Texas, a search warrant must specifically describe the place to be searched and the items to be seized. Evidence obtained outside the warrants scope may be subject to suppression. Reviewing the search warrants specific terms can provide clarity.

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they had a warrant to search the cell for child pornography, but after not finding any, they searched for other stuff on cell phone and then made an arrest
It sounds like the police may have exceeded the scope of their search warrant. In Texas, a search warrant must particularly describe the place to be searched and the items to be seized. Any evidence obtained outside the scope of the warrant may be subject to suppression.
Do you have a copy of the search warrant? If so, it would be helpful to review the specific terms.