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Attorney Huff Featured in Voice for the Defense

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Attorney Huff Featured in Voice for the Defense

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Douglas E. Huff’s article ‘Transportation Code 709.001 DWI Superfines‘ appeared in Voice for the Defense magazine. The feature discusses the repeal of the Texas Driver Responsibility Program (DRP) and the enactment of Transportation Code 709.001. The DRP had assessed a surcharge to those convicted of driving while intoxicated offenses committed before September 1, […]

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DWI, DWI Arrest, DWI Defense

Knowing Your Rights: What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for a DUI

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Knowing Your Rights What to Do If You Get Pulled Over for a DUI

Too many Americans aren’t aware of their rights when they find themselves getting pulled over by the police. Even if the police have a good reason to pull you over, you still have certain rights and protections granted to you by the law. If the police pull you over because they suspect a DUI or DWI, you […]

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DWI, Field Sobriety Tests

Understand the Faults Behind Field Sobriety Tests

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Understand the Faults Behind Field Sobriety Tests

Field sobriety tests are commonly used by police to determine if a driver is intoxicated. However, there are many concerns about the validity of these tests. Common Types of Field Sobriety Tests A standard field sobriety test consists of three separate tests: The One-Leg Stand Test: The subject is asked to stand in front of the officer and […]

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DWI, DWI Arrest, DWI Defense, Hiring an Attorney

3rd DWI Offense? Here is What a DWI Lawyer Recommends

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3rd DWI Offense Here is What a DWI Lawyer Recommends

Driving under the influence is a real danger. In Texas in 2019, more than 10,000 accidents happened as a result of drunk driving. Nearly 900 people died, with 2,150 more being seriously injured. DWI laws and charges put dangerous drivers in jail. But receiving a DUI charge can be troubling and disorientating. Just one offense can lead […]

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About the Attorney, Criminal Defense, DWI

Attorney Grant Guest Contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine

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Attorney Grant Guest Contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine

We are happy to share that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was a guest contributor to Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas. Her article, titled ‘COVID Implications for the Criminal Justice System,’ appeared in Vol. 8 Issue No. 1 of the publication and was posted online on March 10, 2021. The article discusses how the COVID pandemic has changed the […]

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DWI, DWI Arrest, DWI Defense

How to Get Your Driver’s License Back After a DUI in Texas

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How to Get Your Driver’s License Back After a DUI in Texas

Are you wondering how you can get your driver’s license back when you’ve been convicted of a DUI in Texas? If you have lost your driving privileges, it’s important to know what the process is when working towards a texas driver’s license renewal. Losing one’s license is often one of the most stressful parts of […]

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DWI, DWI Arrest, DWI Defense

How to Help Your DUI Defense Lawyer Win Your Case

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How to Help Your DUI Defense Lawyer Win Your Case

If you’ve been charged with a DUI/DWI/OWI, it’s easy to make mistakes or assume the police have more power than they do. No matter the circumstances, there are certain rights you have that can help your DUI defense lawyer win your case. There are also mistakes you can make that may hurt or downright doom […]

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About the Attorney, DWI

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Featured in Living Well Magazine

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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 […]

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Criminal Defense

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

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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 […]

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