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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…
Ask Deandra: What Are the Penalties for a First DWI in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What are the penalties for a first DWI in Texas? The short answer: A first-offense DWI in Texas is typically…
Ask Deandra: Can I Get Deferred Adjudication for a DWI in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Can I get deferred adjudication for a DWI in Texas? The short answer: Sometimes. Deferred adjudication for DWI was unavailable…
Ask Deandra: Can I Refuse a Breath Test in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Can I refuse a breath test in Texas? The short answer: Yes. You can legally refuse a breath test in…
Ask Deandra: Can a DWI Blood Test Be Wrong?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Can a DWI blood test be wrong? The short answer: Yes. Blood alcohol and blood drug testing is presented to…
Ask Deandra: How Accurate Is the Breathalyzer in Texas?
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…
Ask Deandra: What Is a SCRAM Device?
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…