Burn Ban Citation Turns Into an Arrest—After He Complained | Full Deposition

A burn ban citation in Kerr County, Texas turned into a criminal charge, an arrest, and now a federal civil rights lawsuit. My client owns roughly 250 acres and was clearing brush and burning piles to reduce wildfire risk. A neighbor called 911 — telling dispatch the fire was nearly out — and Deputy Victoria Young (now Avila) responded the evening of January 25, 2023. My client, 65 and hours removed from facial cancer surgery, declined to hand over his information and asked the deputy to come back the next morning. Deputies and the volunteer fire department went down to the burn piles anyway, with no warrant; dispatch later logged the piles as "cold" with "no danger of spreading." He was issued a Class C misdemeanor burn ban citation and paid it. After he filed a complaint against the deputies — which the sheriff's office cleared — he was charged with interference with public duties (Texas Penal Code § 38.15), arrested, and faced jail before beating the charge and getting his record expunged. This video walks through the case, then shows you the deputy's November 17, 2025 deposition. ⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. X: @clearlyestab 🌐 grable.law 📧 Got footage or a story? [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00 Case Walkthrough 03:16 Deposition Starts 04:25 Warrants And Training 07:40 Lawsuit Notice Chain 14:51 Consent And Fourth Amendment 16:53 Initial Fire Observations 23:03 Call Sheet Timeline 26:35 Dashcam Cutoff Questions 36:07 Fire Department Entry 39:30 Warrant And Consent Dispute 41:09 Bodycam Clip Review 43:52 Consent Versus Warrant 45:48 Were Flames Visible 46:46 Firefighters Actions 51:40 Blocked Driveway Entry 52:39 Probable Cause Crimes 56:30 Interference Charge Trail 58:22 Complaint Investigation 01:00:27 Affidavit Routing Delays 01:08:43 Exigency Under Scrutiny 01:20:45 Rapid Yes No Wrap 01:22:16 Redirect And Closing #Deposition #KnowYourRights #QualifiedImmunity #FalseArrest #PoliceAccountability #CivilRights #PoliceMisconduct #ConstitutionalRights