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Burglary vs. Robbery: Knowing the Difference and How It Affects Your Defense

Burglary vs. Robbery Knowing the Difference and How It Affects Your Defense

Burglary and robbery are commonly used interchangeably, but they hold distinct legal definitions and have significant consequences under the law. Burglary is the unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft. It requires the act of entering and the presence of intent, and the type of building or structure involved is […]

Attorney Deandra Grant Featured in Dallas Modern Luxury’s Power Players

Attorney Deandra Grant Featured in Dallas Modern Luxury's Power Players

Deandra Grant, the Managing Partner at Deandra Grant Law, has been featured in Dallas Modern Luxury’s 2023 list of Power Players. This feature story highlights her success as an attorney and her life outside of the office. The profile delves into how she first came to love the legal profession, the growth of Deandra Grant Law, […]

7 Common Mistakes with Hiring DWI Lawyers and How to Avoid Them

7 Common Mistakes with Hiring DWI Lawyers and How to Avoid Them

About 36 people in the US die in drunk-driving accidents each year. Within a single year, 13,384 died in alcohol-impaired driving accidents. If you were recently charged with a DWI, you need an experienced lawyer at your side. However, these common mistakes with hiring DWI lawyers could leave you with someone lacking the experience you need. Use […]

How Likely is Your Model of Car to be Stopped for a DWI Investigation?

How Likely is Your Model of Car to be Stopped for a DWI Investigation

Are some car models statistically more likely to be stopped for a DWI investigation that others? According to insurance statistics, the following car models had the most DWI’s in 2022 (in order): Acura NSX Chevrolet Astro Audi A4 allroad Nissan NV GMC Suburban Cadillac Seville Chevrolet Caprice Audi A5 Toyota Landcruiser Buick Lucerne It’s important […]

Is Jail Time Possible for a DWI in Texas?

Is Jail Time Possible for a DWI in Texas?

A DWI is taken very seriously in Texas, and a conviction can result in severe penalties. Depending on the facts, such as the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level, prior convictions, or other aggravating factors, a person convicted of driving while intoxicated could face jail or even prison time. In some cases, it might be possible to avoid […]

What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in Texas

What You Need to Know About Field Sobriety Tests in Texas

Close to 90,000 DWI charges were reported in Texas in 2021, up from 83,000 in 2020. A person is deemed legally intoxicated in the state when their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher, though they are breaking the law as soon as alcohol or drugs affect their ability to drive. The specific penalties for a DWI vary depending […]

Drug Possession Crimes in Texas and How a Lawyer Can Help

Drug Possession Crimes in Texas and How a Lawyer Can Help

Drug possession offenses are taken very seriously in Texas, with harsh penalties that can affect an individual’s life for years to come. Possession of even a small amount of a controlled substance can result in fines, jail time, probation, and a criminal record that can limit future opportunities. Are Drug Charges Misdemeanors or Felonies in […]

Capital Murder Charges in Texas: What It Is and Why You Need to Hire an Attorney Immediately

Capital Murder Charges in Texas: What It Is and Why You Need to Hire an Attorney Immediately

Capital murder is the most severe crime in Texas, and it carries the most severe punishment under Texas law, which is the death penalty. The law defines capital murder as the intentional or knowingly murder of a person under certain circumstances, such as murder for hire, murder during the commission of a serious crime, or the murder […]

Aggravated Assault Charges in Texas

Aggravated Assault Charges in Texas

Aggravated assault is a serious criminal offense in Texas that is defined as an intentional act of causing serious bodily injury to another person, using a deadly weapon, or threatening to use deadly force against another person. Aggravated assault can be classified as a first-degree or second-degree felony, depending on the severity of the offense. PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED […]

Public Defender or Private Attorney: Which Should You Choose?

Public Defender or Private Attorney: Which Should You Choose?

When facing criminal charges, you may be considering whether to use a public defender or a private criminal defense attorney. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to understand the differences before making a decision. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of working with a public defender versus a […]