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Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI in Texas if I’m Only on Prescription Medication?
Prepared June 2026 By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Can I get a DWI in Texas if I’m only taking prescription medication? The short answer: Yes.…
Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI for Marijuana or Edibles in Texas?
texasdwisite.com/blog/ — Prepared June 2026 By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Can I get a DWI for marijuana or edibles in Texas? The short answer: Yes.…
Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DUI in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What’s the difference between a DWI and a DUI in Texas? The short answer: In Texas, DWI and DUI are…
Ask Deandra: How Do Police Prove a Drug-Based DWI Without a Blood Test?
The question: How do police prove a drug-based DWI without a blood test? The short answer: They do it through observation, blood testing, and a (theoretically) specially trained officer called a Drug…
Ask Deandra: Can I Be Arrested for DWI in Texas if I’m Under 0.08?
The question: Can I be arrested for DWI in Texas if my BAC is under 0.08? The short answer: Yes. The 0.08 blood alcohol concentration limit is one way Texas defines intoxication…
Ask Deandra: Should I Answer the Officer’s Questions After a DWI Arrest?
The question: Should I answer the officer’s questions after a DWI arrest? The short answer: Almost never beyond identifying yourself. After a DWI arrest, you must provide your name, date of birth,…
Ask Deandra: Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Texas?
The question: Do I have to take a field sobriety test in Texas? The short answer: No. Field sobriety tests are voluntary in Texas. You are not required to perform them, you…
Ask Deandra: What Should I Do If I’m Pulled Over and the Officer Thinks I’m Drunk?
The question: What should I do if I’m pulled over and the officer thinks I’m drunk? The short answer: Be polite. Pull over safely. Provide your driver’s license, registration, and insurance when…
What Happens at My First DWI Court Date? | Ask Deandra
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What happens at my first DWI court date in Texas? The short answer: Your first court date in a Texas…
Ask Deandra: What Is an ALR Hearing and Do I Need One?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What is an ALR hearing, and do I need one? The short answer: An ALR hearing is an administrative proceeding…