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 from getting behind the wheel impaired is installing ignition interlock devices (IID). These work similar to breathalyzers, preventing a car from starting if […]
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Typical DWI charges carry strict penalties. However, the presence of certain aggravating factors can make the punishments even greater. While a blood alcohol content of .08% can get you arrested for drunk driving, an aggravated DWI charge can result from having a blood alcohol of 0.16% and is typically charged as a felony. This will easy carry […]
Most states consider a DUI or DWI to be a misdemeanor penalty which cannot put a convicted person behind bars for more than a year. Some situations will upgrade a DWI to a felony charge which has very serious ramifications. One reason a misdemeanor DWI charge may be enhanced is if a person has a […]
Having a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or over .08% will get you arrested for DWI. However, you can still be arrested for drunk driving even if your BAC is under this limit if an officer feels you are a danger to yourself and other motorists. Some states can charge you with a DWI even […]
Though drivers are never allowed to drink while driving, depending on state and local laws, passengers may also be barred from consuming alcohol in a moving car. Many states have open container laws which forbade open cans, bottles, or any other unsealed container of alcohol to be in a car, even if the container is empty. Some […]
Our law firm, Deandra Grant Law, is proud to announce that two of our Collins County criminal defense lawyers were selected for the 2014 list of “Dallas’ Best Criminal Defense Lawyers.” These lawyers are Deandra M. Grant and Laura Buehner. This year marks the second year in a row that Attorney Grant has been chosen by her professional peers for […]
Thanks, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, for inviting me back to present at your DWI seminar for the 3rd year. I’m always happy to see all my great friends in Columbus in March!
I’d like to give a shout out to the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for inviting me to present at their Annual DUI Seminar this past Friday in Salt Lake City. Met some great folks and hope everyone learned a lot!
Just returned from the Forensic Drug Analysis course at Axion Labs in Chicago. This is the 2nd course out of 4 necessary to complete the American Chemical Society’s “Lawyer Scientist” program. Fantastic experience. Learned a lot and can’t wait to head back to Chicago for the Driving Under the Influence of Drugs course.
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 up was a DWI with an accident and an alleged .149 blood alcohol concentration. After the test result was discredited during trial, the […]