By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution under the Mann Act, and acquitted of the more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. In October 2025, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist A story out of Illinois should be required reading for anyone charged with a drug-related DWI anywhere in the country, including Texas. Illinois’s state forensic science commission has sharply criticized the University of Illinois Chicago for inadequately investigating a now-shuttered toxicology lab whose work contributed […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, and Sol Bobst, Ph.D., DABT, ToxSci Advisors LLC A person uses a Vicks VapoInhaler for a stuffy nose. They are on probation. At their next urinalysis, the immunoassay screen comes back positive for methamphetamine. The lab performs a standard GC-MS confirmation: methamphetamine confirmed. No further […]
In March 2026, Douglas Huff presented “Practical Opening Statements” to the UNT Dallas College of Law Criminal Law Association in Dallas, Texas. The session placed attorneys in real-world scenarios where they had to quickly prepare and deliver defense openings based on limited facts. The exercise highlighted how pressure, preparation, and courtroom communication intersect in criminal […]
The Texas DWI Manual, 13th Edition, provides detailed insight into how DWI cases are investigated, prosecuted, and defended across Texas. This updated edition reflects current legal standards, forensic science developments, and courtroom strategies used in real cases. Legal professionals, students, and individuals facing charges can gain a clearer understanding of the DWI process. Access to […]
Earning recognition as a Top Lawyer in 2026 reflects a combination of courtroom results, peer respect, and consistent client advocacy. Legal publications highlight attorneys who demonstrate measurable success, leadership, and deep knowledge of Texas law. This distinction helps clients identify experienced legal representation when facing serious charges. For those dealing with DWI or criminal defense […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you were just arrested for assault or assault family violence in Texas, the first thing you need to understand is what you are actually charged with because “assault” in Texas covers a much wider range of conduct than most people realize, the penalties vary […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist You didn’t drive anywhere. You pulled into a parking lot, or you never left the spot where you were parked. The car may have been running. You may have been asleep. But you didn’t drive. Can you still be convicted of DWI in Texas? The […]
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist When law enforcement seizes your phone in connection with a criminal investigation, the clock used to work in your favor at least a little. Processing a device, extracting the data, and having a forensic analyst make sense of thousands of messages, location pings, and call […]
Criminal cases increasingly turn on digital evidence. Prosecutors use data from phones, computers, GPS records, surveillance cameras, social media accounts, and cloud storage to build their cases. They present this evidence as if it were objective and irrefutable and many defense attorneys accept it at face value because they lack the technical knowledge to evaluate […]