Texas DWI Defense Lawyer

Deandra Grant Law defends people charged with DWI across Dallas-Fort Worth, North Texas, and Waco. We handle every level of the offense, from a first-offense DWI to high-BAC, repeat, and felony charges, including DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and drugged driving. Clients work with us from any of our six Texas offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Allen, Denton, Rockwall, and Waco.

A DWI charge is not a conviction, and the evidence behind it is rarely as solid as it looks. The firm has tried more than 500 cases to verdict and built its reputation on the science, led by a forensic lawyer-scientist who authors the Texas DWI Manual and trains other DWI attorneys. That combination of trial record, forensic credentials, and statewide recognition is why clients across Texas trust us with their cases.

Getting started is simple and at no cost to you. Call us or schedule an appointment online to talk through what happened, understand your options, and arrange representation. The sooner we begin, the more we can do to protect your license and your record.

What Is a DWI in Texas?

In Texas, DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, a person commits a DWI by operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. “Intoxicated” means either:

• Losing the normal use of mental or physical faculties because of alcohol, drugs, or a combination, or
• Having a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.

A first DWI is usually a Class B misdemeanor. The charge rises quickly with a high BAC, a child passenger, repeat offenses, or an accident that injures or kills someone.

This is the short version. For the full breakdown, see What Is a DWI?, and for how it differs from an underage charge, see DWI vs DUI in Texas.