By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The vast majority of gun crime cases in Texas begin the same way: law enforcement finds a firearm during a search. The search might happen during a traffic stop, at a residence, in a vehicle, or on the defendant’s person. The officer writes in the […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you have been arrested for assault in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, the first thing you need to understand is that an arrest is not a conviction. Texas law provides a range of statutory defenses that, when properly raised and supported by […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you or someone you know has been charged with a white-collar crime in Texas (ex. fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, bribery, theft by a public servant, or a related offense) the first question that determines almost everything about your case is one most people never […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Drug possession is the most commonly charged drug offense in Texas. The penalties range from a Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail) to a first-degree felony with a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison and what determines where your case falls […]
Deandra Grant, the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense, has been featured in Dallas Modern Luxury’s 2023 list of Power Players. This feature story highlights her success as an attorney and her life outside of the office. The profile delves into how she first came to love the legal profession, the […]
Are some car models statistically more likely to be stopped for a DWI investigation that others? According to insurance statistics, the following car models had the most DWI’s in 2022 (in order): Acura NSX Chevrolet Astro Audi A4 allroad Nissan NV GMC Suburban Cadillac Seville Chevrolet Caprice Audi A5 Toyota Landcruiser Buick Lucerne It’s important […]
Yes, a Texas DWI conviction carries a mandatory minimum period of confinement at every offense level. Even a first-offense DWI, if it results in a conviction, requires at least 72 hours in jail. The question for most defendants is not whether jail time is technically possible. It is what the actual exposure looks like, when […]
Douglas Huff, a partner at Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense, recently published the article “Texas DWI Superfines” in Attorney at Law Magazine. In it, he discusses the impact of the state’s decision to remove the DWI Surcharge in 2019, due to the repeal of the Texas Driver Responsibility Program. This surcharge used […]
By Deandra Grant | Deandra Grant Law | Dallas, Texas The short answer is yes and for most vehicles currently on Texas roads marketed as “self-driving,” the legal analysis is straightforward. What makes the question more interesting is understanding exactly why, what Texas law says about automated vehicles, and where the defense questions actually arise […]
We are thrilled to announce that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was selected to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. This is her eighth year in a row being included in the list and her tenth time receiving the award. She was also a Texas Super Lawyers honoree in 2011 – 2012 and 2014 – 2020. Being chosen […]