Summary
In Texas, you are not legally required to open your door to CPS unless they have a court order. This action exercises your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. If CPS incorrectly states you have a criminal background, hire a lawyer, request a copy of the background check, file a motion to correct the error, and consider filing a complaint against CPS. Providing false information to the court can be considered perjury or fraud. Agencies like CPS should verify backgrounds before presenting them in court documents, but errors can occur. Follow the outlined steps to rectify any inaccuracies.Full Conversation
What right are you exercising by not opening the door to CPS
When refusing to open the door to CPS, you are exercising your Fourth Amendment right under the U.S. Constitution, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures in your home without a warrant.
What do you do if CPS puts a court documents that you have an extensive criminal background when you actually have no criminal background
If CPS incorrectly states that you have a criminal background in Texas:
- Hire a lawyer to contest the incorrect information.
- Request a copy of the background check and review it for errors.
- File a motion to correct the error in court.
- Consider filing a complaint against CPS for inaccurate reporting.
Is that bringing fraud to the court
If someone knowingly provides false information to the court, it could be considered perjury or fraud, both of which are serious offenses. However, mistakes do happen. If you believe CPS has made an error, follow the steps outlined previously to rectify it.
Shouldn't they check the person they're investigating background before putting it in court documents
Yes, typically agencies like CPS should thoroughly verify the individual's background before presenting it in court documents. However, errors can occur. If you are facing such an issue, it's essential to follow the steps mentioned earlier to correct the error.