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Baker Mayfield: From College Stardom to a Public Intoxication Scandal
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…
Charles Barkley: NBA Star’s Legal Troubles and Redemption
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…
Understanding Embezzlement Charges in Texas: Legal Definitions and Consequences
Embezzlement is not a term you will find in the Texas Penal Code. Texas prosecutes what other states call embezzlement under its general theft statute (Penal Code §31.03) along with related offenses…
Charged with Harassment or Stalking in Texas? What the Law Actually Says and How to Defend Against It
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Harassment and stalking charges in Texas arise from a wide range of situations such as contentious breakups, neighbor disputes, workplace conflicts, and…
Probation Violations in Texas: Failed Drug Tests, Motions to Revoke, and How to Fight Back
A probation violation in Texas can send you to prison for the full original sentence so it’s not just the time remaining on probation, but the maximum sentence the court could have…
Illegal Searches in Texas: Why the State Exclusionary Rule Gives You More Protection Than You Think
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist When law enforcement searches your vehicle, your home, or your person without a valid warrant and finds evidence they then use to…
What Is a Mistrial in Texas — and What Happens Next?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist A mistrial is one of the most disorienting outcomes a defendant can experience. The trial is over but nothing is resolved. No…
White-Collar Crime Sentencing in Texas: State Court, Federal Court, and Why the Difference Matters
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist If you or someone you know has been charged with a white-collar crime in Texas (ex. fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, bribery, theft…
How Serious Is a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas?
Public intoxication is one of the most common criminal charges in Texas. Most people who receive one assume the fine is the end of the story so pay it, move on, forget…
Do I Really Need a Lawyer?
Short answer: Yes, you really do need a lawyer. Long answer: Yes, you really do need someone who, above anything else, is an expert in the legal field and will do everything in their…