Texas DWI & Criminal Defense Blog

Contact Deandra Grant Law for help with your DWI or Criminal charge.

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 […]

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Austin DUI Attorneys

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing Austin DUI Attorneys

If there’s one good thing you could say about 2020, it’s that motor vehicle accidents dropped by a lot. Experts say pandemic-induced changes caused a massive decrease in auto traffic. Despite that, DUI and DWI arrests didn’t stop. In fact, arrests remained consistent with pre-pandemic levels. If you got arrested in Austin, then you’re likely investigating your legal options. You […]

3 Qualities of the Best DWI Lawyers in Texas

3 Qualities of the Best DWI Lawyers in Texas

Here are the facts…Driving under the influence is one of the top 5 reasons for arrests in the United States, and Texas ranks in the top 8 for criminal penalties. That is why you must know the facts about hiring a DWI lawyer in Austin before it is too late! Not all lawyers are created equally, and with […]

Texas Implied Consent Law

Texas Implied Consent Law

If you are lawfully arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas, law enforcement officials will ask you to take a blood, breath, or urine test to determine either your blood alcohol content (BAC) or the amount of drugs in your system. Unfortunately, if you refuse to submit to post-arrest chemical testing, you will face additional penalties. According to Texas’ […]