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 […]
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 […]