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The Law Office of Robert L. Keates handles a broad spectrum of criminal defense trials and cases,
ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges. 100% of our practice is Austin criminal defense in nature,
allowing us to focus only on defending you. We know the law and know how to apply it in the courtroom to get results.

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Search & Seizure Law - Fourth (4th) Amendment Rights Criminal Defense Guide to your Rights Against Illegal Searches and Seizures and Violations of 4th Amendment Rights What are Warrants for? A warrant is an order from a judge or magistrate giving law enforcement authority to act in a certain manner, depending on whether the judge signed an Arrest Warrant or a Search Warrant... (more) (Help! I have a Warrant!) What is a Pat-Down or Frisk Search? A pat down frisk, also known as a street search or terry stop, is when an officer uses his or her hands to pat down your outer clothing, typically to ensure there are no weapons for officer safety, although recent cases and court decisions often allow a pat down for drugs as well... (more) Plain View Search - A plain view search is when a law enforcement officer is able to see, in plain view, contraband or an item that gives rise to probable cause for arrest, or, reasonable suspicion to search further... (more) Consent Search - A consent search is when an officer of the law asks you for permission to search an area, or in your pockets, car, home, ect... (more) Search Incident to Arrest - A search incident to arrest is where an officer searches you, a bag or purse, or your automobile after you have already been arrested (cited or cuffed). Generally, there are two types of search incident to arrest: Search While Being Arrested and Search During Traffic Stop... (more) Search of bags or belongings - Sometimes officer can search your belongings, such as a bag or backpack, even if they are not near you when you have been arrested or frisked... (more) Automobile (Car) Search - Where an officer searches your automobile / car / vehicle... (more) Search of Home - Search of your home, often leading to arrest or seizure of evidence from house... (more) Need more info on criminal law legal terms or levels of guilt (meaning the difference between probable cause and beyond a reasonable doubt)? Click for more information.		PRACTICE AREAS DUI & DWI Robbery Assault & Battery Larceny & Theft Drug Sales Drug Possession Sex Crimes Negligent Homicide Vehicular Homicide Arson Forgery Computer Crimes Domestic Violence Gang Offenses Other Areas ATTORNEY PROFILE LEGAL FAQ's CRIMINAL PROCESS LEGAL RESEARCH Texas Penal Code Legal Links COURT INFO Travis County Courts Hays County Courts LEGAL ARTICLES LAW OFFICE INFO CONTACT LAWYER
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The Law Office of Robert L. Keates handles a broad spectrum of criminal defense trials and cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felony charges. 100% of our practice is Austin criminal defense in nature, allowing us to focus only on defending you. We know the law and know how to apply it in the courtroom to get results. All initial consultations are free, confidential, and without obligation. Call 24 hours a day for free initial consultation, questions, or jail / bail / bond releases. Serving Texas and surrounding areas, including Austin , Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Hays, Travis, & Williamson Counties.
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