DWI Defense
The science and law behind every DWI — blood and breath testing, the NHTSA field sobriety tests, and retrograde extrapolation. Written by attorneys who teach this material, including the first in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam.
Latest in DWI Defense
“Legal Blood” vs. “Hospital Blood”: Why the Type of Blood Test in Your DWI Case Matters
Drawing blood as part of a DWI arrest (either by consent of the arrestee or by court order in the form of a search warrant) has increased exponentially in Texas since 2008.…
Due To Staff Reduction, DWI Arrests By DPD Significantly Decline
The Dallas Police Department’s DWI squad historically consisted of 10 or more officers who made the bulk of the city’s DWI arrests. Under our current police chief, however, that number has decreased…
After Your DWI Arrest – Tip #3
Do not drink alcohol while on bond for a DWI. It may have been ordered as a condition of your bond but even if it was not, the best practice is to abstain…
After Your DWI Arrest – Tip #2
Comply with any bond conditions ordered by the judge who set your bond. If there was an accident, a breath alcohol result 0.15 or greater or if you have had prior DWI’s, the judge…
After Your DWI Arrest – Tip #1
Make sure the address on your driver’s license is correct and check your mail regularly for letters from DPS. The Department of Public Safety mails letters to the address they have on…
Integrated Forensic Laboratories: Who’s on First?
Dealing with Integrated Forensic Laboratories (IFL) and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office recently regarding lab reports bearing the name of former IFL lab tech Elizabeth Feller has turned into an Abbott…
Will I Be Required to Install an Ignition Interlock Device?
Lawmakers nationwide have spent significant investments in the past couple of years to crack down on incidents of drunk driving. One methods that has been used and shown to effectively prevent drivers…
January and February Trials
January and February yielded outstanding trial results for the Law Office of Deandra M. Grant. In January we helped secure probation for a client after a 2 1/2 week trial for Intoxication Manslaughter. Next…
Avoiding Intoxicated Driving: Tip 2
Tip 1 Tip 2: Take note of drink size. The following chart breaks down what equates to a “standard” drink: Compare these images to what is normally served at dinner or in a bar. How…
Avoiding Intoxicated Driving: Tip 1
That being said, I have spent nearly 20 years listening to clients describe for me the events that led to their arrest for DWI. There are certain common mistakes that can shift…