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A Texas DWI and Traveling to Canada in 2026: A Cross-Border Guide from a Texas Defense Attorney and a Canadian Defence Lawyer
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), Deandra Grant Law, Dallas, Texas and Kyla Lee, Acumen Law Corporation, Vancouver, British Columbia One of the most common questions DWI defense attorneys in the…
The Frank Crowley Courts Building: A Defense Attorney’s Guide for Defendants
If you have a criminal case in Dallas County, you are going to the Frank Crowley Courts Building. Located at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas, this courthouse handles every felony and…
Tarrant County Criminal Courts Guide
Tarrant County is the third-largest county in Texas with nearly 2 million residents and one of the most complex criminal court systems in the state. If you are facing criminal charges in…
McLennan County Criminal Courts Guide
McLennan County is a law-and-order jurisdiction with a population exceeding 260,000. If you are facing criminal charges in Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, Bellmead, Robinson, or anywhere else in McLennan County, this guide covers…
Denton County Criminal Courts Guide
If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Denton County, understanding how the court system works is one of the first steps toward protecting your rights. This guide provides…
Rockwall County Criminal Courts Guide
Rockwall County is the smallest county in Texas by area, but its court system handles a full range of criminal cases from Class B misdemeanors to capital murder. If you are facing…
Dallas County Criminal Courts Guide
If you practice criminal defense in Dallas County, or you represent a client facing charges here, this guide provides a complete overview of every criminal court in the Frank Crowley Courts Building:…
Collin County Criminal Courts Guide
If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Collin County, understanding how the court system works is one of the first steps toward protecting your rights. This guide provides…
Texas Senate Bill 9: What The New Bail Law Changes, When It Applies, And How To Protect Yourself
texasdwisite.com/blog/ — Prepared March 2026 By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Texas Senate Bill 9 from the 89th Legislature made significant changes to felony bail in Texas, effective…
Sean Smith: NFL Cornerback’s Fall from Grace
By Deandra Grant & Griffin Grant Welcome to The Defense File where we examine the criminal cases of public figures through the lens of Texas criminal law. Each entry looks at what…