At Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense, we are doubly excited to share that not only has Attorney Deandra M. Grant been selected to the 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list, but she has also been named to the Top 50: 2020 Women Texas Super Lawyers list. This is the ninth year she has received the […]
The answer depends on whether the DWI was a misdemeanor or a felony and, critically, on whether you are asking about Texas law or federal law. The two frameworks are different, they operate independently, and a person who regains gun rights under Texas law may remain prohibited under federal law. Understanding both is essential before […]
You started a new medication your doctor prescribed. You took the recommended dose before driving. A while later, flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror, and the officer tells you that you are being investigated for driving while intoxicated. You didn’t have a single drink. Can this actually result in a criminal charge? Yes, and […]
Public intoxication is one of the most common criminal charges in Texas. Most people who receive one assume the fine is the end of the story so pay it, move on, forget it. That assumption is wrong, and it can have consequences that last far longer than the night that produced the charge. Understanding what […]
Getting a DWI sucks. Period. There’s really no better way to describe an arrest for DWI in Texas. It’s expensive, it’s embarrassing, it can result in you losing your job because you didn’t report to work the next day because…well, you were in jail and couldn’t make it. With the help of a good DWI […]
Short answer: Yes, you really do need a lawyer. Long answer: Yes, you really do need someone who, above anything else, is an expert in the legal field and will do everything in their power to help you and keep your best interests in mind. You really do need someone to review all the evidence the State […]
When I was a prosecutor, one of my responsibilities was filing protective orders for victims of domestic abuse whose cases were sent to our office. I was surprised by how many men simply agreed to have a protective order enforced against them without even going through a hearing in front of the judge. I remember […]
Attorney Deandra M. Grant attained the tremendous honor of being named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas list. The list, which is compiled annually, is based on peer nominations and an evaluation by a panel of lawyers and D Magazine’s editors. Attorneys cannot nominate themselves for this distinction, and those who submit names for consideration […]
Yet another unintended consequence of the current COVID-19 pandemic is the enhancement of penalties for certain types of crimes when the Governor declares a State of Emergency in Texas. Just such a thing happened on March 13, 2020, when Texas Governor Gregg Abbott issued an emergency declaration in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Some of […]
When a person gets arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, two legal trains simultaneously take off from the station – one is the criminal charge and the other is the potential driver’s license suspension. One of these trains is criminal (DWI) while the other is civil (driver’s license). The Department of Public Safety […]