By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist You refused the breath test. You thought that was the end of it. Twenty minutes later, an officer tells you a judge has signed a warrant and a nurse is going to draw your blood whether you agree or not. This is not uncommon in […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist An accident happens. Someone dies. A blood draw shows a BAC above 0.08. By the time the investigation is complete, a driver who may have had no intent to harm anyone is facing a second-degree felony charge that carries up to 20 years in state […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you are facing a second DWI charge in Texas, the first thing you need to understand is that the prior offense (even if it happened years ago, even if you received deferred adjudication and thought it was behind you) is now fully back in […]
In Texas, a driver can be charged with DWI if their blood alcohol concentration reaches 0.08 percent or higher at the time of testing. What many people do not realize is that alcohol takes time to absorb into the bloodstream. This delay can create a situation where a driver was under the legal limit while […]
If you or someone you know has been arrested for murder in Texas, or if law enforcement has indicated that a murder investigation is underway, the period between the arrest and a formal indictment is one of the most consequential (and most often wasted) windows in the entire case. This is when the grand jury […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of Texas criminal defense, strong advocates make all the difference for individuals navigating the justice system. Our firm is proud to welcome Attorney Jada Fairley, a dedicated and driven legal professional whose passion for defending others is rooted in purpose, compassion, and experience. Her arrival marks a meaningful addition to our […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you were arrested for driving while intoxicated on a military base, in a national park, at a federal courthouse, on a Veterans Affairs campus, or on any other property owned or controlled by the United States government in Texas, your case is not a […]
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what happened in court, what the defense argued, and what a defendant would have faced (and how they might have been defended) if the […]
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what happened in court, what the defense argued, and what a defendant would have faced (and how they might have been defended) if the […]
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what happened in court, what the defense argued, and what a defendant would have faced (and how they might have been defended) if the […]