Erik Smith

Federal Courts Address Flock Camera Searches and the Fourth Amendment Updated October 2026 As automated license plate reader technology becomes more widespread, federal courts are confronting an important constitutional question: Can law enforcement search historical records of a person's movements without first obtaining a warrant? Two federal decisions illustrate how the Fourth Amendment analysis may depend upon the nature, duration, and scope of government surveillance. United States v....

Can Police Use Flock Cameras Against You in a Texas Criminal Case? Automated license plate readers—commonly known as Flock cameras—have rapidly expanded across Texas and the Houston area. These cameras can photograph vehicles, read license plates, identify vehicle characteristics and create searchable records that law enforcement may use during criminal investigations. But a Flock camera identifying a vehicle is not necessarily the end of the legal analysis. When Flock camera information...

Erik Smith represents clients in Montgomery County, Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, and nearby communities. This post is a local resource for people searching for criminal defense representation in Montgomery County. Criminal Defense in Montgomery County Montgomery County criminal defense matters may include DWI, drug charges, assault allegations, theft cases, juvenile matters, warrants, probation issues, and record-clearing questions. Every case should be reviewed based on the facts,...