By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you are a college student who has been arrested for drug possession in Texas — or if you are a parent reading this because your child just called from a county jail — you need to understand something that most criminal defense websites do […]
A probation violation in Texas can send you to prison for the full original sentence so it’s not just the time remaining on probation, but the maximum sentence the court could have imposed when you were originally convicted or placed on deferred adjudication. A person on probation for a second-degree felony who fails a drug […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist When law enforcement searches your vehicle, your home, or your person without a valid warrant and finds evidence they then use to charge you with a crime, the question of whether that evidence can be used against you is not simply a matter of federal […]
A DWI traffic stop in Texas is not a single event. It is a sequence of stages, each with its own legal framework and its own decision points. The decisions made in the first few minutes (before an arrest, before a test, before a word is spoken into a recording) shape the evidence that exists […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist A mistrial is one of the most disorienting outcomes a defendant can experience. The trial is over but nothing is resolved. No verdict. No acquittal. No conviction. Just a declaration from the judge that the proceedings have ended without a final judgment, and an uncertain […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Texas has some of the most permissive gun laws in the country including constitutional carry, open carry, campus carry, and now LTC eligibility for 18 to 20-year-olds following a federal court ruling. But permissive does not mean unrestricted. Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) charges […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Capital murder is the most serious criminal charge in Texas. It is the only offense classified as a capital felony, and it carries only two possible sentences: life in prison without the possibility of parole, or death. There is no probation. There is no deferred […]
Mar 21, 2024 – The Dallas Morning News: A judge in Dallas County is endeavoring to bolster efficiency and expedite criminal cases through the courthouse by compelling plea bargains or trials. However, this approach has led to a congested docket, with more than 100 trials slated for a single day, as reported by approximately a […]
Living Well Dallas County featured an article about Attorney Deandra Grant, where she discussed her background, her career as an attorney, and her approach to assisting clients facing criminal matters. Click here to read the entire story
Navigating the legal landscape surrounding heroin cases in Denton County, TX, demands a keen understanding of historical legal precedents. Analyzing past cases is crucial for both legal professionals and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. This page delves into the intricacies of these legal precedents, shedding light on the requirements and outcomes of heroin-related […]