By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: How accurate is the breathalyzer in Texas? The short answer: Less accurate than the prosecution will tell the jury. Texas uses the Intoxilyzer 9000, an infrared breath testing instrument that produces a single number presented in court as a blood alcohol concentration. That […]
The question: What is a SCRAM device? The short answer: A SCRAM device is a tamper-resistant ankle bracelet that continuously monitors the wearer’s skin for alcohol consumption. Texas courts order SCRAM monitoring as a condition of bond or probation in many DWI cases, and the device automatically reports any detected drinking — along with tamper […]
For decades, a grainy surveillance clip or a damning social-media video was close to game-over for the defense. Juries tend to believe what they can see and hear. But artificial intelligence has changed the math. Today, a convincing fake voicemail can be produced in minutes. A face can be swapped into a bar fight. A […]
Deandra Grant Law is proud to announce that Managing Partner Deandra Grant has been named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas list again for 2026 which is her 15th consecutive year on this distinguished list. Each May, D Magazine publishes its annual Best Lawyers list, honoring attorneys who represent the people and institutions of […]
You were not near a school. You were not selling drugs to children. You may not have even known there was a school or playground anywhere near you. But if Texas Health and Safety Code §481.134 applies to your drug charge, your sentence could be dramatically higher than what the underlying offense would have carried […]
The image highlights a respected criminal defense attorney featured at a major legal event hosted by The Florida Bar Criminal Justice Section. The seminar, titled “Just Because It’s on Paper Doesn’t Make It So… Going Beyond the Lab Report,” focuses on advanced DWI defense strategies and the importance of challenging forensic evidence. In the photo, […]
The 2026 Spring Seminar hosted by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association features leading attorneys discussing how AI is shaping criminal defense. Held April 18 at The Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, the event includes Deandra Grant, JD (Texas), Kyla Lee, JD, and special guests. The session focuses on using AI tools to strengthen DWI defense […]
Aggravated assault is one of the most serious violent felony charges in Texas. It carries a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 99 years or life in prison depending on the circumstances, and a conviction will fundamentally alter the trajectory of your life. If you or someone you love has been charged with […]
On April 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in District of Columbia v. R.W., No. 25-248, reversing the D.C. Court of Appeals and holding that a Metropolitan Police officer had reasonable suspicion under the Fourth Amendment to stop a juvenile identified as R.W. The 7-2 per curiam opinion reinforces a principle […]
Texas has more than 800,000 registered recreational watercraft and some of the most active boating lakes in the country. Lake Texoma, Lewisville Lake, Possum Kingdom, Ray Hubbard, Joe Pool: every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day, all of them are patrolled by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens, county marine units, and in […]