texasdwisite.com/blog/ — Prepared March 2026 By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Texas Senate Bill 9 from the 89th Legislature made significant changes to felony bail in Texas, effective September 1, 2025. The law updates the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, primarily Chapter 17, and affects how bail is set, who can […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist When someone is arrested for murder in Texas, one of the first things law enforcement will attempt is an interrogation. Officers are trained specifically to elicit statements from suspects and they are good at it. The person sitting across the table from you is not […]
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, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Within hours of a family violence arrest in Texas, before you have spoken to a lawyer and often before you fully understand the charges against you, a magistrate will impose conditions on your release that can fundamentally alter your daily life. You may be ordered […]
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 […]
Vontae Davis, born May 27, 1988, in Washington, D.C., was an NFL cornerback known for his athletic prowess and a shocking mid-game retirement. A standout at the University of Illinois, Davis was drafted 25th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2009. He played three seasons with the Dolphins, earning a reputation for speed and coverage […]
Wander Franco, born March 1, 2001, in Baní, Dominican Republic, emerged as one of baseball’s brightest talents. A shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, Franco debuted in 2021 at age 20, showcasing elite skills with a .282 batting average and an All-Star selection in 2023. Signed to an 11-year, $182 million contract extension in 2021 […]
Baker Reagan Mayfield, born April 14, 1995, in Austin, Texas, is an NFL quarterback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A standout at Oklahoma University, Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy in 2017 as the first walk-on player to claim the award, throwing for 3,965 yards and 40 touchdowns that season. His journey began at […]
Charles Wade Barkley, born February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama, is a Basketball Hall of Famer renowned for his dominance as an undersized power forward in the NBA. Drafted fifth overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984 after a standout career at Auburn University, Barkley played 16 seasons with the 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston […]