Author Archives: Deandra Grant

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Featured in Living Well Magazine

Attorney Grant Is Attorney at Law Magazine's New Local Legal Authority in DWI for Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties

We’re proud to share that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was featured in the March/April 2021 issue of Living Well magazine. The article discusses Deandra’s path to her current role as a partner at Deandra Grant Law. The feature notes Deandra’s early career aspiration of becoming a vet. When she got to law school, she became interested in […]

Manslaughter v. Criminally Negligent Homicide: Which Is More Serious?

Manslaughter v. Criminally Negligent Homicide Which Is More Serious

Texas law provides that, aside from murder or capital murder, the killing of another person can be charged as either manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. With the latter two offenses, charges arise when the actor did not intend or plan on taking another’s life, but such an outcome resulted regardless. CONTACT OUR TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Manslaughter and […]

How Can I Choose the Best Criminal Defense Attorney Near Me?

How Can I Choose the Best Criminal Defense Attorney Near Me

In the past 30 years, the number of people sentenced to prison has tripled. Crime rates have increased, prompting the need for more criminal defense attorneys as well. Are you worried about facing time in prison? Start searching for “the best criminal defense attorney near me.” With an experienced defense attorney, you can minimize your sentence. It’s not enough […]

Can You Fight a Drug Possession Charge?

Can You Fight a Drug Possession Charge?

In Texas, drug possession offenses range from Class B misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. This means that if you’ve been accused and are convicted, you could face incarceration and/or fines. Additionally, having a criminal record could subject you to other consequences that adversely impact your life. However, if you’ve been charged with drug possession, suffering the conviction penalties […]

Deandra M. Grant Featured as Attorney of the Month by ‘Attorney at Law Magazine’

Attorney Grant Guest Contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine

We are pleased to share that Deandra M. Grant has been named Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine. The featured story on Attorney Grant highlights her skillsets and personal qualities – the characteristics that differentiate her from others and allow her to provide superior legal representation for DWI and criminal defense matters in Dallas. The article recognizes that her […]

What Happens If I’m Caught with Ecstasy or Cocaine in Texas?

What Happens If I'm Caught with Ecstasy or Cocaine in Texas?

Cocaine and ecstasy are considered serious drugs. Both can severely alter a person’s mental state, affecting their behaviors. To maintain the effects they cause, many people continue to take the drugs, often in higher doses. Because users may constantly seek more and more of either substance, they might engage in criminal behavior, such as theft, to obtain the drug […]

Third Offense DUI or DWI? What to Do and Expect Now

Third Offense DUI or DWI What to Do and Expect Now

Drunk driving statistics in Texas are harrowing. For example, across the state of Texas, someone is hurt or killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver at a rate of every 20 minutes. Laws are in place to try to discourage driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and to punish those […]

What Is BAC and How Is It Determined?

What Is BAC and How Is It Determined?

BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration. It’s a measurement of how much alcohol is in your bloodstream and is expressed as milligrams of alcohol per milligrams of blood. A BAC test may reveal that you have an alcohol concentration of .10%, meaning that you have 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts blood. Generally, the BAC percentage […]

5 Documents to Show Your Texas DWI Lawyer

5 Documents to Show Your Texas DWI Lawyer

In any given year, over 1.5 million people in the United States are arrested for driving while under the influence. The risks of driving while under the influence are life-changing, with heavy legal consequences coming your way that could affect your finances, your career, or your freedom. What would you do if you found yourself in that […]

I Was Charged with a DWI in Dallas — What Do I Do Now?

I Was Charged with a DWI in Dallas — What Do I Do Now

One of the biggest fears drivers have is being charged with a DWI. While most adults take precautions against this risk, mistakes happen — and you may find yourself facing this charge entirely by surprise. In the event that you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, there are several steps to take to ensure that […]