The morning docket of the 187th District Court on April 2, 2025, presided over by Judge Stephanie Boyd, focused on a contentious legal debate surrounding the search of a cell phone linked to a drug case. The discussions centered on the validity of the search warrant and the connection between the phone and the alleged criminal activity.

Defense counsel raised concerns about the lack of direct evidence linking the phone to the crime. They argued that the affidavit supporting the search warrant did not provide sufficient corroborative details to justify the search of the phone found in a black Kia Forte, which was reportedly under the control of Joanna Reyes. The defense emphasized that merely owning a similar vehicle and having a phone number associated with the deceased, Mister Saldivar, did not establish a clear nexus to warrant the search.

The defense further pointed out that the affidavit failed to mention any investigative efforts to confirm the connection between the phone and the alleged offense. They argued that the officers should have verified whether the phone rang when called from Saldivar's number, a step they claimed was absent from the affidavit.

In response, the state acknowledged that the phone belonged to Tamora McIntyre, which was stipulated for the purposes of the hearing. However, the state maintained that the search warrant was justified under the totality of the circumstances, asserting that there was a fair probability that evidence related to the crime would be found on the phone.

Judge Boyd indicated that she would consider the arguments presented by both sides, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the details outlined in the affidavit. The outcome of this hearing could have significant implications for the admissibility of evidence in the ongoing case, highlighting the critical balance between law enforcement procedures and constitutional rights.