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Straight answers to the questions clients actually ask — practical guidance on Texas DWI and criminal charges, drawn from decades in the courtroom.

32 articles Assault & Family Violence

Assault & Family Violence

How Texas defines assault and family violence, what a conviction really costs, and the defense strategies that protect your record and your rights.

20 articles Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Core strategy, procedure, and rights every Texas defendant should understand — from arrest and arraignment through trial and appeal.

85 articles Digital Forensics

Digital Forensics

How cell phone location data, social media records, body cameras, call detail records, and computer forensics affect criminal cases — and how to challenge them.

22 articles Drug Crimes

Drug Crimes

Possession, penalty groups, and search-and-seizure challenges — plus roadside cannabis testing, marijuana rescheduling, and how Texas drug cases are really won and lost.

25 articles DWI Defense

DWI Defense

The science and law behind every DWI — blood and breath testing, the NHTSA field sobriety tests, and retrograde extrapolation. Written by attorneys who teach this material, including the first in Texas to pass the Forensic Sobriety Assessment Certification exam.

130 articles Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Criminal Defense

Federal conspiracy, sentencing guidelines, proffer sessions, grand jury investigations, and asset forfeiture — and the critical differences between state and federal prosecution. Written by attorneys who practice in federal courts across Texas.

47 articles Firm News

Firm News

Updates from Deandra Grant Law — speaking engagements, awards, team news, and what we're up to in and out of the courtroom.

53 articles Forensic Science

Forensic Science

Deep analysis of blood and breath testing, GC-FID calibration, partition-ratio variability, in vitro fermentation, retrograde extrapolation, and the pharmacokinetics of impairment — by attorneys who don't just challenge the science, they teach it.

43 articles Gavel of Shame

Gavel of Shame

A running series on judicial misconduct — the reprimands, suspensions, and abuses of power that erode trust in the bench.

30 articles Gun Crimes

Gun Crimes

Texas and federal weapons charges explained — unlawful carry, prohibited weapons, felon-in-possession, and the defenses that apply.

12 articles Hot Takes

Hot Takes

The latest on high-profile trials, changes to the law, rulings by the Supreme Court, and forensic science news.

43 articles Murder Defense

Murder Defense

Capital murder, manslaughter, self-defense, and sudden passion — how the most serious cases in Texas are defended.

16 articles Sex Crimes

Sex Crimes

Outcry witnesses, SANE exams, DNA evidence challenges, false accusations, registry implications, and defense strategies for the most serious allegations.

20 articles The Defense Files

The Defense Files

Where sports and the justice system collide — athlete arrests and high-profile cases, broken down by defense attorneys.

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Judge Kasper Removed After Paralegal Posed as Lawyer
Gavel of Shame

Judge Kasper Removed After Paralegal Posed as Lawyer
Judge Garza Reprimanded for Bogus Court Summons
Gavel of Shame

Judge Garza Reprimanded for Bogus Court Summons
Dennis Rodman: NBA Rebound King’s Legal Rebounds
The Defense Files

Dennis Rodman: NBA Rebound King’s Legal Rebounds
Cam Newton: A Heisman Winner’s Burglary Arrest
The Defense Files

Cam Newton: A Heisman Winner’s Burglary Arrest
Ask Deandra: How Much Does a DWI Really Cost in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: How Much Does a DWI Really Cost in Texas?
Ask Deandra: Can My DWI Be Reduced in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: Can My DWI Be Reduced in Texas?
Judge Prasifka Admonished Over Crude Jail Joke
Gavel of Shame

Judge Prasifka Admonished Over Crude Jail Joke
Judge Lizarraga Admonished for Secret Murder Trial Talks
Gavel of Shame

Judge Lizarraga Admonished for Secret Murder Trial Talks
Lindsay Clancy and Postpartum Psychosis
Criminal Defense

Lindsay Clancy and Postpartum Psychosis
Can DNA Results be Hacked?
Criminal Defense

Can DNA Results be Hacked?
How a Dallas Assault Turned into a Murder Charge
Criminal Defense

How a Dallas Assault Turned into a Murder Charge
When the Drug Dog Alerts
Forensic Science

When the Drug Dog Alerts
Melvin Gordon: A DUI Won on the Stop
The Defense Files

Melvin Gordon: A DUI Won on the Stop
Ramonce Taylor: Five Pounds of Marijuana
Criminal Defense

Ramonce Taylor: Five Pounds of Marijuana
Judge Crystal Duke Admonished Over Missed Training
Gavel of Shame

Judge Crystal Duke Admonished Over Missed Training
Why Maryland Removed Judge Marc Knapp
Gavel of Shame

Why Maryland Removed Judge Marc Knapp
Ask Deandra: Should I Take a Plea Deal in My DWI Case?
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Ask Deandra: Should I Take a Plea Deal in My DWI Case?
Ask Deandra: Can My DWI Be Dismissed in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: Can My DWI Be Dismissed in Texas?
Ask Deandra: How Much Will a DWI Raise My Car Insurance?
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Ask Deandra: How Much Will a DWI Raise My Car Insurance?
Removed for Dismissing Cases on His Own
Gavel of Shame

Removed for Dismissing Cases on His Own
The Fight in the Parking Lot
Gavel of Shame

The Fight in the Parking Lot
Is a Fingerprint Match Really “a Match”?
Criminal Defense

Is a Fingerprint Match Really “a Match”?
Facial Recognition: When the Algorithm Is Wrong
Criminal Defense

Facial Recognition: When the Algorithm Is Wrong
Ask Deandra: What Are the Most Common DWI Defenses in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: What Are the Most Common DWI Defenses in Texas?
Ask Deandra: How Long Is My License Suspended After a DWI in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: How Long Is My License Suspended After a DWI in Texas?
Ask Deandra: What Is an Occupational (Essential Need) Driver’s License in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: What Is an Occupational (Essential Need) Driver’s License in Texas?
Ask Deandra: How Do I Get My License Back After a DWI?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: How Do I Get My License Back After a DWI?
AI in the Forensic Lab
Forensic Science

AI in the Forensic Lab
A Virus as a Witness: The Schmidt Case & Novel Science
Forensic Science

A Virus as a Witness: The Schmidt Case & Novel Science
A Century of Forensic Rulings Now Searchable
Forensic Science

A Century of Forensic Rulings Now Searchable
The Door He Wouldn’t Let a Judge Lock
Gavel of Shame

The Door He Wouldn’t Let a Judge Lock
A Visiting Judge, the Guardian ad Litem and a Public Admonition
Gavel of Shame

A Visiting Judge, the Guardian ad Litem and a Public Admonition
Reading Age from a Bloodstain: DNA Methylation “Clocks” and the Next Admissibility Fight in Texas
Forensic Science

Reading Age from a Bloodstain: DNA Methylation “Clocks” and the Next Admissibility Fight in Texas
Bite-Mark Evidence Sent a Man to Death Row. It Was Never Science.
Forensic Science

Bite-Mark Evidence Sent a Man to Death Row. It Was Never Science.
The 120-Page Recusal Order
Gavel of Shame

The 120-Page Recusal Order
The Judge Who Used the Bench to Boost Local Business
Gavel of Shame

The Judge Who Used the Bench to Boost Local Business
Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between an Ignition Interlock and a SCRAM Device?
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Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between an Ignition Interlock and a SCRAM Device?
Ask Deandra: How Does a DWI Impact My CDL?
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Ask Deandra: How Does a DWI Impact My CDL?
Ask Deandra: When Does a DWI Become a Felony in Texas?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: When Does a DWI Become a Felony in Texas?
When a Courtroom Goes Dark: A Judge’s Decline, a Sealed Record, and the Rights of the Accused
Gavel of Shame

When a Courtroom Goes Dark: A Judge’s Decline, a Sealed Record, and the Rights of the Accused
The Hearings That Were Never Held
Gavel of Shame

The Hearings That Were Never Held
That “Ballistics Match” on TV Isn’t as Certain as You Think
Forensic Science

That “Ballistics Match” on TV Isn’t as Certain as You Think
Ask Deandra: What Is a 3rd Offense DWI in Texas, and What Are the Penalties?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is a 3rd Offense DWI in Texas, and What Are the Penalties?
Jailed for Answering a Jury Summons: A Justice of the Peace, Four Arrests and a Public Reprimand
Gavel of Shame

Jailed for Answering a Jury Summons: A Justice of the Peace, Four Arrests and a Public Reprimand
The Probation a Judge Was Not Allowed to End
Gavel of Shame

The Probation a Judge Was Not Allowed to End
Fingerprints From Fired Bullets: The Next Forensic Frontier
Forensic Science

Fingerprints From Fired Bullets: The Next Forensic Frontier
Hunter v U.S: Limits of a Federal Appeal Waiver
Federal Criminal Defense

Hunter v U.S: Limits of a Federal Appeal Waiver
Why Batson Hasn’t Fixed Jury Selection
Criminal Defense

Why Batson Hasn’t Fixed Jury Selection
Ask Deandra: What Is the Difference Between Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is the Difference Between Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter?
Ask Deandra: What Is a Second Offense DWI in Texas and What Are the Penalties?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is a Second Offense DWI in Texas and What Are the Penalties?
From No Contest to Not Guilty
Gavel of Shame

From No Contest to Not Guilty
The Judge Who Ruled on a Case He Couldn’t Hear
Gavel of Shame

The Judge Who Ruled on a Case He Couldn’t Hear
Thomas Partey: Pending Charges and How Texas Frames a Sexual-Assault Case
Criminal Defense

Thomas Partey: Pending Charges and How Texas Frames a Sexual-Assault Case
Solving a Cold Case with Analysis of 45 Year-Old Hair
Forensic Science

Solving a Cold Case with Analysis of 45 Year-Old Hair
Rico v. United States: A Quiet but Real Limit on How Long Federal Supervised Release Can Last
Federal Criminal Defense

Rico v. United States: A Quiet but Real Limit on How Long Federal Supervised Release Can Last
Ask Deandra: What Is DWI with a Child Passenger and Why Is It a Felony?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is DWI with a Child Passenger and Why Is It a Felony?
Ask Deandra: What Is “DWI 0.15” and Why Does the Higher BAC Matter?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is “DWI 0.15” and Why Does the Higher BAC Matter?
When the Evidence Is AI-Generated: The Take It Down Act, Section 1466A, and What the Strahler Case Means for Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense

When the Evidence Is AI-Generated: The Take It Down Act, Section 1466A, and What the Strahler Case Means for Criminal Defense
Texas CLR Connect: A New Statewide Forensic Discovery Portal, and What It Will (and Won’t) Change
Forensic Science

Texas CLR Connect: A New Statewide Forensic Discovery Portal, and What It Will (and Won’t) Change
The Judge Had a YouTube Channel: A Public Warning Over a Livestreamed Courtroom and Conduct From the Bench
Gavel of Shame

The Judge Had a YouTube Channel: A Public Warning Over a Livestreamed Courtroom and Conduct From the Bench
Two Admonitions in One Day: A Senior Judge, an Ex Parte Call and Slurs in the Courtroom
Gavel of Shame

Two Admonitions in One Day: A Senior Judge, an Ex Parte Call and Slurs in the Courtroom
Arson Convictions, Cameron Todd Willingham, and Texas’s Junk Science Writ
Criminal Defense

Arson Convictions, Cameron Todd Willingham, and Texas’s Junk Science Writ
Daniel Ross: A Frisco Traffic Stop, a Gun and the Hemp-Law Problem
Criminal Defense

Daniel Ross: A Frisco Traffic Stop, a Gun and the Hemp-Law Problem
Adam “Pacman” Jones: Talent, Trouble, and a Pattern of Charges
Criminal Defense

Adam “Pacman” Jones: Talent, Trouble, and a Pattern of Charges
Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI in Texas if I’m Only on Prescription Medication?
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Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI in Texas if I’m Only on Prescription Medication?
Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI for Marijuana or Edibles in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: Can I Get a DWI for Marijuana or Edibles in Texas?
Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DUI in Texas?
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Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DUI in Texas?
Ask Deandra: How Do Texas Police Prove a Drug DWI (DUID)?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: How Do Texas Police Prove a Drug DWI (DUID)?
How An Escrow Account and Side Business Took Down a Judge
Gavel of Shame

How An Escrow Account and Side Business Took Down a Judge
The Judge Who Steered Half a Million Dollars to Her Childhood Friend
Gavel of Shame

The Judge Who Steered Half a Million Dollars to Her Childhood Friend
Can Police Get Into Your iPhone? How Apple’s New Security Is Reshaping Digital Evidence
Criminal Defense

Can Police Get Into Your iPhone? How Apple’s New Security Is Reshaping Digital Evidence
The Michael Morton Act, the Richard Miles Act and the Heath Opinion Now Under Fire
Criminal Defense

The Michael Morton Act, the Richard Miles Act and the Heath Opinion Now Under Fire
The Complete Guide to Court-Ordered Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases
DWI Defense

The Complete Guide to Court-Ordered Alcohol Monitoring Devices in Texas DWI Cases
The Habeas Petition That Waited Years for an Answer
Gavel of Shame

The Habeas Petition That Waited Years for an Answer
New Study: Recreational Cannabis Users Test Like Non-Users
Drug Crimes

New Study: Recreational Cannabis Users Test Like Non-Users
Pitchford v. Cain: What a Batson Challenge Is, and Why the Jury Is Often Decided Before the First Witness
Criminal Defense

Pitchford v. Cain: What a Batson Challenge Is, and Why the Jury Is Often Decided Before the First Witness
The Post-it Note That Released a Mother from Jail
Gavel of Shame

The Post-it Note That Released a Mother from Jail
Ask Deandra: Can I Be Arrested for DWI in Texas if I’m Under 0.08?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: Can I Be Arrested for DWI in Texas if I’m Under 0.08?
Ask Deandra: Should I Answer the Officer’s Questions After a DWI Arrest?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: Should I Answer the Officer’s Questions After a DWI Arrest?
Deandra Grant to Present on Auto-Brewery Syndrome at the 2026 IAFTC Annual Conference
Firm News

Deandra Grant to Present on Auto-Brewery Syndrome at the 2026 IAFTC Annual Conference
A Reprimand Without a Name
Gavel of Shame

A Reprimand Without a Name
A 120-Page Complaint
Gavel of Shame

A 120-Page Complaint
The Midnight Hearing That Never Happened
Gavel of Shame

The Midnight Hearing That Never Happened
The Bock Sentencing: Why She Received 500 Months in Federal Prison
Federal Criminal Defense

The Bock Sentencing: Why She Received 500 Months in Federal Prison
The Judge Who Tried to Pick Her Own Successor
Gavel of Shame

The Judge Who Tried to Pick Her Own Successor
Probabilistic DNA Software in the Courtroom: What Defense Lawyers Need to Watch For
Criminal Defense

Probabilistic DNA Software in the Courtroom: What Defense Lawyers Need to Watch For
The Hereford Judge Who Berated Children and Punished the Poor
Gavel of Shame

The Hereford Judge Who Berated Children and Punished the Poor
Who Polices the Bench? Inside the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Gavel of Shame

Who Polices the Bench? Inside the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct
When the Courthouse Itself Compromises a Fair Trial: What the Murdaugh Reversal Means for Every Defendant
Hot Takes

When the Courthouse Itself Compromises a Fair Trial: What the Murdaugh Reversal Means for Every Defendant
Ask Deandra: Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Texas?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: Do I Have to Take a Field Sobriety Test in Texas?
Ask Deandra: What Should I Do If I’m Pulled Over and the Officer Thinks I’m Drunk?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Should I Do If I’m Pulled Over and the Officer Thinks I’m Drunk?
Ask Deandra: Should I Fight My DWI in Texas?
DWI Defense

Ask Deandra: Should I Fight My DWI in Texas?
Ask Deandra: How Long Does a DWI Stay on My Record in Texas?
DWI Defense

Ask Deandra: How Long Does a DWI Stay on My Record in Texas?
Hemani: SCOTUS Rules Against Stripping Marijuana Users of Their Gun Rights
Drug Crimes

Hemani: SCOTUS Rules Against Stripping Marijuana Users of Their Gun Rights
Deandra Grant Law Welcomes Trial Attorney Jason Bowes to the Team
Firm News

Deandra Grant Law Welcomes Trial Attorney Jason Bowes to the Team
Knowledge Vault Blog Named One of the 60 Best Texas Law Blogs to Follow in 2026
Firm News

Knowledge Vault Blog Named One of the 60 Best Texas Law Blogs to Follow in 2026
Stefon Diggs: NFL Receiver’s Acquittal and the Limits of “Not Guilty”
Assault & Family Violence

Stefon Diggs: NFL Receiver’s Acquittal and the Limits of “Not Guilty”
Ask Deandra: What Happens at My First DWI Court Date?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Happens at My First DWI Court Date?
Ask Deandra: What Is an ALR Hearing and Do I Need One?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is an ALR Hearing and Do I Need One?
Texas SB 4 Goes Live May 15: What Defense Lawyers and Their Clients Need to Know Right Now
Criminal Defense

Texas SB 4 Goes Live May 15: What Defense Lawyers and Their Clients Need to Know Right Now
How Forensic Misconduct Can Unravel a Conviction: The Missy Woods Case and What It Means for Texas
Criminal Defense

How Forensic Misconduct Can Unravel a Conviction: The Missy Woods Case and What It Means for Texas
Delta-8 Just Got Complicated in Texas: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Actually Means If You’re Charged
Drug Crimes

Delta-8 Just Got Complicated in Texas: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Actually Means If You’re Charged
Deandra Grant Awarded NSDAR Women in American History Award
Firm News

Deandra Grant Awarded NSDAR Women in American History Award
What the Jordan Ruling Means for Intellectual Disability and Capital Punishment
Murder Defense

What the Jordan Ruling Means for Intellectual Disability and Capital Punishment
Can the Algorithm Convict You? TrueAllele and a Defendant’s Right to Cross-Examine the Code
Criminal Defense

Can the Algorithm Convict You? TrueAllele and a Defendant’s Right to Cross-Examine the Code
Ask Deandra: What Is a First Offense DWI in Texas, and What Are the Penalties?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is a First Offense DWI in Texas, and What Are the Penalties?
Can a Texas Warrant Expire or Does It Follow You Forever?
Criminal Defense

Can a Texas Warrant Expire or Does It Follow You Forever?
Online Solicitation of a Minor in Texas: What §33.021 Actually Covers and How These Cases Are Defended
Sex Crimes

Online Solicitation of a Minor in Texas: What §33.021 Actually Covers and How These Cases Are Defended
What Is a Forensic Laboratory Audit & What Does It Reveal
Forensic Science

What Is a Forensic Laboratory Audit & What Does It Reveal
The Difference Between Screening Tests and Confirmatory Tests in Drug Cases
Drug Crimes

The Difference Between Screening Tests and Confirmatory Tests in Drug Cases
How Child Sexual Assault Cases Are Investigated in Texas And Where the Process Can Go Wrong
Criminal Defense

How Child Sexual Assault Cases Are Investigated in Texas And Where the Process Can Go Wrong
Indicted for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works and What a Defense Packet Can Do
Criminal Defense

Indicted for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works and What a Defense Packet Can Do
PPP and EIDL Fraud Prosecutions in 2026: Where These Cases Stand in Texas
Federal Criminal Defense

PPP and EIDL Fraud Prosecutions in 2026: Where These Cases Stand in Texas
Caught with a Gun in Your Carry-On at DFW? It’s a Federal Case.
Federal Criminal Defense

Caught with a Gun in Your Carry-On at DFW? It’s a Federal Case.
Civil Demand Letters After a Shoplifting Arrest in Texas: What They Are and What to Do
Criminal Defense

Civil Demand Letters After a Shoplifting Arrest in Texas: What They Are and What to Do
I-35 and the Drug Stop Playbook: What Law Enforcement Is Doing and How These Cases Are Defended
Criminal Defense

I-35 and the Drug Stop Playbook: What Law Enforcement Is Doing and How These Cases Are Defended
Weapons in Prohibited Places in Texas: §46.03, the 51% Rule, and the Sign System You Need to Understand
Criminal Defense

Weapons in Prohibited Places in Texas: §46.03, the 51% Rule, and the Sign System You Need to Understand
The Family Violence Affirmative Finding in Texas: The Consequence That Follows You Forever
Assault & Family Violence

The Family Violence Affirmative Finding in Texas: The Consequence That Follows You Forever
Thirty Years on Death Row for Something You Didn’t Do: Why Wrongful Convictions Make the Death Penalty Irreversible
Criminal Defense

Thirty Years on Death Row for Something You Didn’t Do: Why Wrongful Convictions Make the Death Penalty Irreversible
Indecency With a Child in Texas: Understanding the Charge, the Penalties, and What the Defense Examines
Criminal Defense

Indecency With a Child in Texas: Understanding the Charge, the Penalties, and What the Defense Examines
Smarter Sentencing: Why Mandatory Minimums in Federal Drug Cases Are Back in the National Spotlight
Federal Criminal Defense

Smarter Sentencing: Why Mandatory Minimums in Federal Drug Cases Are Back in the National Spotlight
How to Challenge a Forensic Expert Witness in Texas
Criminal Defense

How to Challenge a Forensic Expert Witness in Texas
The 2009 NAS Report: What the National Academy of Sciences Said About Forensic Science
Criminal Defense

The 2009 NAS Report: What the National Academy of Sciences Said About Forensic Science
How Federal Judges Decide Sentences: A Guide to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Defense

How Federal Judges Decide Sentences: A Guide to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
Caught with a THC Vape Cartridge at DFW Airport? What Happens Next and What It Means
Criminal Defense

Caught with a THC Vape Cartridge at DFW Airport? What Happens Next and What It Means
Ghost Guns and NFA Firearms in Texas: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What Changed in 2025
Federal Criminal Defense

Ghost Guns and NFA Firearms in Texas: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What Changed in 2025
Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Mail Fraud: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Federal Criminal Defense

Bank Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Mail Fraud: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Prescription Drug Charges in Texas: Doctor Shopping, Prescription Fraud, and the Pharmacological Defense
Criminal Defense

Prescription Drug Charges in Texas: Doctor Shopping, Prescription Fraud, and the Pharmacological Defense
Marijuana Charges in Texas: What the Law Actually Says in 2026
Drug Crimes

Marijuana Charges in Texas: What the Law Actually Says in 2026
Firearms and Family Violence in Texas: How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Permanently Cost You Your Gun Rights
Assault & Family Violence

Firearms and Family Violence in Texas: How a Misdemeanor Conviction Can Permanently Cost You Your Gun Rights
What Should You Do if You’re Accused of Sexual Assault in Texas?
Sex Crimes

What Should You Do if You’re Accused of Sexual Assault in Texas?
Stalking Charges in Texas: The Statute, the Elements, and How to Defend Against Them
Assault & Family Violence

Stalking Charges in Texas: The Statute, the Elements, and How to Defend Against Them
Ask Deandra: Can I Refuse a Breath Test in Texas?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: Can I Refuse a Breath Test in Texas?
Ask Deandra: Can a DWI Blood Test Be Wrong?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: Can a DWI Blood Test Be Wrong?
Ask Deandra: How Accurate Is the Breathalyzer in Texas?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: How Accurate Is the Breathalyzer in Texas?
Ask Deandra: What Is a SCRAM Device?
Ask Deandra

Ask Deandra: What Is a SCRAM Device?
When the Video Might Be a Lie: How Texas Defense Lawyers Are Fighting Deepfake-Era Evidence
Criminal Defense

When the Video Might Be a Lie: How Texas Defense Lawyers Are Fighting Deepfake-Era Evidence
Deandra Grant Marks Her 15th Year on D Magazine’s Best Lawyer List
Firm News

Deandra Grant Marks Her 15th Year on D Magazine’s Best Lawyer List
Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas: How Your Location at the Time of Arrest Can Double Your Sentence
Drug Crimes

Drug-Free Zone Enhancements in Texas: How Your Location at the Time of Arrest Can Double Your Sentence
DWI Defense Expertise Recognized at National Criminal Justice Seminar
Firm News

DWI Defense Expertise Recognized at National Criminal Justice Seminar
Texas DWI Defense Seminar 2026: How AI Is Changing Criminal Defense
Firm News

Texas DWI Defense Seminar 2026: How AI Is Changing Criminal Defense
Aggravated Assault in Texas: What You Are Actually Facing and How to Fight It
Assault & Family Violence

Aggravated Assault in Texas: What You Are Actually Facing and How to Fight It
What You Need to Know About Digital Evidence 
Digital Forensics

What You Need to Know About Digital Evidence 
Bite Marks, Hair Analysis, and the Science Courts Are Still Admitting
Criminal Defense

Bite Marks, Hair Analysis, and the Science Courts Are Still Admitting
Cold Cases and the Fourth Amendment: What Genetic Genealogy Means for Defendants
Criminal Defense

Cold Cases and the Fourth Amendment: What Genetic Genealogy Means for Defendants
Colorado Just Made History on Field Drug Tests. Texas Hasn’t.
Drug Crimes

Colorado Just Made History on Field Drug Tests. Texas Hasn’t.
Drones, Drugs, and Dirty COs: The Legal Anatomy of a Prison Contraband Case
Drug Crimes

Drones, Drugs, and Dirty COs: The Legal Anatomy of a Prison Contraband Case
Continuous Violence Against the Family in Texas: How Two Misdemeanors Become a Felony
Assault & Family Violence

Continuous Violence Against the Family in Texas: How Two Misdemeanors Become a Felony
Can You Get Life in Prison for a DWI in Texas? The Peace Officer Enhancement Explained
DWI Defense

Can You Get Life in Prison for a DWI in Texas? The Peace Officer Enhancement Explained
When Drug Distribution Becomes a Homicide Case: Lessons from the Matthew Perry Sentencing
Criminal Defense

When Drug Distribution Becomes a Homicide Case: Lessons from the Matthew Perry Sentencing
Criminal Justice Reform in 2026: What It Means for Texas Defendants
Criminal Defense

Criminal Justice Reform in 2026: What It Means for Texas Defendants
How Do Police Track Your Online Activity And Can That Evidence Be Challenged?
Criminal Defense

How Do Police Track Your Online Activity And Can That Evidence Be Challenged?
What to Do if You’re Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault in Texas
Criminal Defense

What to Do if You’re Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault in Texas
How Killing a Cop Went from Murder to Manslaughter
Criminal Defense

How Killing a Cop Went from Murder to Manslaughter
How Texas Uses Out-of-State DWI Convictions for Enhancement and How the Defense Challenges Them
DWI Defense

How Texas Uses Out-of-State DWI Convictions for Enhancement and How the Defense Challenges Them
What to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
DWI Defense

What to Do After a DWI Arrest in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide
Deandra Grant Published in Counterpoint: The Journal of Science & the Law
Firm News

Deandra Grant Published in Counterpoint: The Journal of Science & the Law
When Restraining a Student Becomes a Criminal Charge: What Texas Teachers Need to Know About Injury to a Child
Criminal Defense

When Restraining a Student Becomes a Criminal Charge: What Texas Teachers Need to Know About Injury to a Child
THC Redistribution: Your Drug Test Came Back Positive for THC But You Haven’t Used Cannabis in Weeks
Drug Crimes

THC Redistribution: Your Drug Test Came Back Positive for THC But You Haven’t Used Cannabis in Weeks
When Protest Becomes Terrorism: What the Prairieland Verdict Means for Texas Defendants
Criminal Defense

When Protest Becomes Terrorism: What the Prairieland Verdict Means for Texas Defendants
Why Being Charged Twice Isn’t Double Jeopardy: Luigi Mangione and Parallel State and Federal Prosecutions
Criminal Defense

Why Being Charged Twice Isn’t Double Jeopardy: Luigi Mangione and Parallel State and Federal Prosecutions
Deferred Adjudication in Texas: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and What Happens to Your Record
Criminal Defense

Deferred Adjudication in Texas: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and What Happens to Your Record
A Last-Minute Confession Before a Texas Execution: What Does It Takes to Stop One?
Hot Takes

A Last-Minute Confession Before a Texas Execution: What Does It Takes to Stop One?
Assault of a Public Servant in Texas: When a Misdemeanor Becomes a Felony
Assault & Family Violence

Assault of a Public Servant in Texas: When a Misdemeanor Becomes a Felony
The Rising Blood Alcohol Defense in Texas: Why the Number on the Test May Not Be the Number That Matters
DWI Defense

The Rising Blood Alcohol Defense in Texas: Why the Number on the Test May Not Be the Number That Matters
What Is an Appeal — and Why Did Diddy’s Team Get Theirs Heard So Fast?
Criminal Defense

What Is an Appeal — and Why Did Diddy’s Team Get Theirs Heard So Fast?
L-Methamphetamine vs. D-Methamphetamine: The Science of Drug Testing That Could Send an Innocent Person to Prison
Drug Crimes

L-Methamphetamine vs. D-Methamphetamine: The Science of Drug Testing That Could Send an Innocent Person to Prison
Douglas Huff Presented Practical Opening Statements to the UNT Dallas College of Law
Firm News

Douglas Huff Presented Practical Opening Statements to the UNT Dallas College of Law
Texas DWI Manual 13th Edition Now Available for Legal Professionals and Defendants
Firm News

Texas DWI Manual 13th Edition Now Available for Legal Professionals and Defendants
Recognized Among Top Lawyers 2026 in Texas: What It Means for Clients
Firm News

Recognized Among Top Lawyers 2026 in Texas: What It Means for Clients
Assault and Assault Family Violence in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and What Happens Next
Assault & Family Violence

Assault and Assault Family Violence in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and What Happens Next
Can You Get a DWI While Parked?
DWI Defense

Can You Get a DWI While Parked?
Law Enforcement’s New AI Tool Can Search Your Seized Phone in Minutes. Here’s What Your Defense Attorney Needs to Know.
Criminal Defense

Law Enforcement’s New AI Tool Can Search Your Seized Phone in Minutes. Here’s What Your Defense Attorney Needs to Know.
How Can Digital Forensics Help Defend Against Criminal Charges in Texas?
Digital Forensics

How Can Digital Forensics Help Defend Against Criminal Charges in Texas?
Drug Delivery and Distribution Charges in Texas: How the State Builds the Case and Where the Defense Challenges It
Drug Crimes

Drug Delivery and Distribution Charges in Texas: How the State Builds the Case and Where the Defense Challenges It
Texas Just Banned Smokable Hemp Through the Back Door. Here’s What That Means in a Criminal Courtroom.
Drug Crimes

Texas Just Banned Smokable Hemp Through the Back Door. Here’s What That Means in a Criminal Courtroom.
Money Laundering Charges in Texas: How Investigations Work and How to Defend Against Them
Criminal Defense

Money Laundering Charges in Texas: How Investigations Work and How to Defend Against Them
What Is Partition Ratio Variability — And Why a 0.08 Result May Not Mean What the Prosecution Claims
DWI Defense

What Is Partition Ratio Variability — And Why a 0.08 Result May Not Mean What the Prosecution Claims
Can Mouth Alcohol Contaminate a Breath Test in Texas?
DWI Defense

Can Mouth Alcohol Contaminate a Breath Test in Texas?
What Is In Vitro Fermentation — And Can It Produce a False BAC Result?
DWI Defense

What Is In Vitro Fermentation — And Can It Produce a False BAC Result?
The Intoxilyzer 9000: How Texas’s Breath Testing Instrument Works, What It Misses, and How to Challenge It
DWI Defense

The Intoxilyzer 9000: How Texas’s Breath Testing Instrument Works, What It Misses, and How to Challenge It
The Tolerance Problem: Why a Blood Drug Concentration Does Not Equal Impairment
DWI Defense

The Tolerance Problem: Why a Blood Drug Concentration Does Not Equal Impairment
Understanding the GC-FID: How the Instrument That Decides DWI Blood Test Cases Actually Works
DWI Defense

Understanding the GC-FID: How the Instrument That Decides DWI Blood Test Cases Actually Works
Retrograde Extrapolation: The Math Prosecutors Use to Guess Your BAC at the Time of Driving — And Why It’s Often Wrong
DWI Defense

Retrograde Extrapolation: The Math Prosecutors Use to Guess Your BAC at the Time of Driving — And Why It’s Often Wrong
Federal Gun Crime Charges in Texas: The Statutes, the Mandatory Minimums, and Why Federal Prosecution Changes Everything
Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Gun Crime Charges in Texas: The Statutes, the Mandatory Minimums, and Why Federal Prosecution Changes Everything
Dallas County Is Holding People in Jail After Their Release Dates — and Paying for It
Criminal Defense

Dallas County Is Holding People in Jail After Their Release Dates — and Paying for It
Theft Charges in Texas: Shoplifting, Theft by Deception, Receiving Stolen Property, and How the Numbers Add Up
Criminal Defense

Theft Charges in Texas: Shoplifting, Theft by Deception, Receiving Stolen Property, and How the Numbers Add Up
Sudden Passion in Texas Murder Cases: How a First-Degree Felony Becomes a Second-Degree Sentence
Murder Defense

Sudden Passion in Texas Murder Cases: How a First-Degree Felony Becomes a Second-Degree Sentence
Self-Defense in Texas Murder Cases: Stand Your Ground, the Castle Doctrine, and What the Law Actually Requires
Murder Defense

Self-Defense in Texas Murder Cases: Stand Your Ground, the Castle Doctrine, and What the Law Actually Requires
The Mitigation Investigation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Changes Sentencing Outcomes in Texas Felony Cases
Criminal Defense

The Mitigation Investigation: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Changes Sentencing Outcomes in Texas Felony Cases
Manslaughter vs. Murder in Texas: The Mental State That Changes Everything
Murder Defense

Manslaughter vs. Murder in Texas: The Mental State That Changes Everything
Challenging Forensic Evidence in Texas Homicide Cases: What the Prosecution Presents and Where It Breaks Down
Murder Defense

Challenging Forensic Evidence in Texas Homicide Cases: What the Prosecution Presents and Where It Breaks Down
Felony Murder in Texas: When a Death During Another Crime Becomes a Murder or Capital Murder Charge
Murder Defense

Felony Murder in Texas: When a Death During Another Crime Becomes a Murder or Capital Murder Charge
What Happens After a Murder Arrest in Dallas County: The Process From Jail to Trial at Frank Crowley
Murder Defense

What Happens After a Murder Arrest in Dallas County: The Process From Jail to Trial at Frank Crowley
Permitless Carry in Texas After HB 1927: What’s Legal, Who’s Still Prohibited, and Where You Still Can’t Carry
Criminal Defense

Permitless Carry in Texas After HB 1927: What’s Legal, Who’s Still Prohibited, and Where You Still Can’t Carry
Terroristic Threat Charges in Texas: How Words Alone Can Become a Felony
Assault & Family Violence

Terroristic Threat Charges in Texas: How Words Alone Can Become a Felony
SCOTUS vs. the Federal Drug-Gun Law: What “Unlawful User” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Your Case
Drug Crimes

SCOTUS vs. the Federal Drug-Gun Law: What “Unlawful User” Really Means — and Why It Matters for Your Case
How Prosecutors Win a Poisoning Case Without a Smoking Gun: Lessons from the Kouri Richins Trial
Criminal Defense

How Prosecutors Win a Poisoning Case Without a Smoking Gun: Lessons from the Kouri Richins Trial
A Horse Vet Blew a 0.087 on a Breathalyzer Without Drinking: Here’s What That Means for Your DWI Case
DWI Defense

A Horse Vet Blew a 0.087 on a Breathalyzer Without Drinking: Here’s What That Means for Your DWI Case
What Is a Geofence Warrant — and Is Your Phone Putting You at a Crime Scene You Never Visited?
Criminal Defense

What Is a Geofence Warrant — and Is Your Phone Putting You at a Crime Scene You Never Visited?
Good Behavior After the Fact: How New Federal Sentencing Proposals Could Help Your Case
Federal Criminal Defense

Good Behavior After the Fact: How New Federal Sentencing Proposals Could Help Your Case
Afroman, Lemon Pound Cake, and the American Instinct to Root for the Little Guy
Hot Takes

Afroman, Lemon Pound Cake, and the American Instinct to Root for the Little Guy
Why Lab Accreditation Does Not Guarantee Your Test Results Are Correct
DWI Defense

Why Lab Accreditation Does Not Guarantee Your Test Results Are Correct
Smart Glasses in the Courtroom: What a UK Case Means for Digital Evidence and Criminal Defense in Texas
Digital Forensics

Smart Glasses in the Courtroom: What a UK Case Means for Digital Evidence and Criminal Defense in Texas
Drug Recognition Experts: What They’re Trained to Do, What They Actually Can Do, and Where the Science Falls Short
DWI Defense

Drug Recognition Experts: What They’re Trained to Do, What They Actually Can Do, and Where the Science Falls Short
Car Accident Claims in Texas: The Legal Framework, the Insurance Reality, and What Actually Determines Your Case’s Value
Uncategorized

Car Accident Claims in Texas: The Legal Framework, the Insurance Reality, and What Actually Determines Your Case’s Value
Roadside Cannabis Testing in 2026: The Science, the Devices, and What’s Actually Ready for the Courtroom
DWI Defense

Roadside Cannabis Testing in 2026: The Science, the Devices, and What’s Actually Ready for the Courtroom
The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: A Critical History of the Science Behind the Roadside Exercises That Decide Your Freedom
DWI Defense

The Standardized Field Sobriety Tests: A Critical History of the Science Behind the Roadside Exercises That Decide Your Freedom
The Frank Crowley Courts Building: A Defense Attorney’s Guide for Defendants
Criminal Defense

The Frank Crowley Courts Building: A Defense Attorney’s Guide for Defendants
Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III — But Federal Sentences May Not Change
Drug Crimes

Marijuana Rescheduled to Schedule III — But Federal Sentences May Not Change
Tarrant County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

Tarrant County Criminal Courts Guide
McLennan County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

McLennan County Criminal Courts Guide
Denton County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

Denton County Criminal Courts Guide
Rockwall County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

Rockwall County Criminal Courts Guide
Dallas County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

Dallas County Criminal Courts Guide
What Is PPP Fraud — And How Is the Federal Government Prosecuting It?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Is PPP Fraud — And How Is the Federal Government Prosecuting It?
What Should You Know About Digital Evidence Before Accepting a Plea Deal in Texas?
Digital Forensics

What Should You Know About Digital Evidence Before Accepting a Plea Deal in Texas?
Can Audio Recordings Be Used as Evidence in a Texas Criminal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Audio Recordings Be Used as Evidence in a Texas Criminal Case?
Can Body Camera and Surveillance Video Be Challenged in a Criminal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Body Camera and Surveillance Video Be Challenged in a Criminal Case?
Can Social Media Posts Be Used Against You in a Texas Criminal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Social Media Posts Be Used Against You in a Texas Criminal Case?
Can Someone Else’s Use of Your Computer Lead to Criminal Charges Against You?
Digital Forensics

Can Someone Else’s Use of Your Computer Lead to Criminal Charges Against You?
How Can Video Evidence Be Enhanced or Authenticated for Use in Court?
Digital Forensics

How Can Video Evidence Be Enhanced or Authenticated for Use in Court?
Can Text Messages Be Used as Evidence in a Texas Criminal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Text Messages Be Used as Evidence in a Texas Criminal Case?
Can Call Detail Records Really Prove Where You Were at the Time of a Crime?
Digital Forensics

Can Call Detail Records Really Prove Where You Were at the Time of a Crime?
Can Cell Phone Location Data Be Used Against You in a Texas Criminal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Cell Phone Location Data Be Used Against You in a Texas Criminal Case?
What Is a Forensic Image of a Computer or Phone — And Why Does It Matter in Your Case?
Digital Forensics

What Is a Forensic Image of a Computer or Phone — And Why Does It Matter in Your Case?
Can the Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant in Texas?
Digital Forensics

Can the Police Search Your Phone Without a Warrant in Texas?
Collin County Criminal Courts Guide
Criminal Defense

Collin County Criminal Courts Guide
Can a Sex Crime Charge Be Reduced or Dismissed in Texas?
Sex Crimes

Can a Sex Crime Charge Be Reduced or Dismissed in Texas?
What Happens if You Lie to a Federal Agent — Even if You’re Not Under Arrest?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Happens if You Lie to a Federal Agent — Even if You’re Not Under Arrest?
How Does a Sex Crime Conviction Affect Your Job, Housing, and Future in Texas?
Sex Crimes

How Does a Sex Crime Conviction Affect Your Job, Housing, and Future in Texas?
What Are Your Rights During a Federal Grand Jury Investigation?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Are Your Rights During a Federal Grand Jury Investigation?
What Is an Outcry Witness in Texas — And How Does It Affect Your Case?
Sex Crimes

What Is an Outcry Witness in Texas — And How Does It Affect Your Case?
Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Federal Case?
Digital Forensics

Can Text Messages and Social Media Be Used as Evidence in a Federal Case?
Can DNA Evidence Be Wrong in a Sexual Assault Case?
Sex Crimes

Can DNA Evidence Be Wrong in a Sexual Assault Case?
Can the Federal Government Seize Your House, Car, or Bank Accounts in a Criminal Case?
Federal Criminal Defense

Can the Federal Government Seize Your House, Car, or Bank Accounts in a Criminal Case?
What Is a SANE Exam — And Can the Results Be Challenged?
Sex Crimes

What Is a SANE Exam — And Can the Results Be Challenged?
What Is a Federal Proffer Session — And Should You Agree to One?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Is a Federal Proffer Session — And Should You Agree to One?
Can You Get Probation Instead of Prison for a Federal Crime in Texas?
Federal Criminal Defense

Can You Get Probation Instead of Prison for a Federal Crime in Texas?
Can You Be Charged with Sexual Assault if the Other Person Has Been Drinking?
Sex Crimes

Can You Be Charged with Sexual Assault if the Other Person Has Been Drinking?
Can Federal Charges Be Dropped or Dismissed After an Indictment?
Federal Criminal Defense

Can Federal Charges Be Dropped or Dismissed After an Indictment?
What Is Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Texas — And Why Is It So Serious?
Sex Crimes

What Is Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in Texas — And Why Is It So Serious?
What Is a Federal Conspiracy Charge — And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Is a Federal Conspiracy Charge — And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Can Sexting Lead to Criminal Charges in Texas?
Sex Crimes

Can Sexting Lead to Criminal Charges in Texas?
What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault in Texas?
Sex Crimes

What Is the Difference Between Sexual Assault and Aggravated Sexual Assault in Texas?
Can You Get Bond in a Federal Criminal Case in Texas?
Federal Criminal Defense

Can You Get Bond in a Federal Criminal Case in Texas?
Can You Get Off the Sex Offender Registry in Texas?
Sex Crimes

Can You Get Off the Sex Offender Registry in Texas?
What Is the Difference Between State and Federal Drug Charges in Texas?
Drug Crimes

What Is the Difference Between State and Federal Drug Charges in Texas?
Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Life in Texas?
Sex Crimes

Do You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Life in Texas?
Can You Be Charged Federally for a Crime That Happened Entirely in Texas?
Federal Criminal Defense

Can You Be Charged Federally for a Crime That Happened Entirely in Texas?
What Happens After Someone Reports You for a Sex Crime in Texas?
Sex Crimes

What Happens After Someone Reports You for a Sex Crime in Texas?
How Long Do Federal Investigations Last Before Charges Are Filed?
Federal Criminal Defense

How Long Do Federal Investigations Last Before Charges Are Filed?
Can You Be Arrested for Sexual Assault Based Only on Someone’s Word?
Sex Crimes

Can You Be Arrested for Sexual Assault Based Only on Someone’s Word?
What Is a Federal Target Letter — And What Should You Do if You Get One?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Is a Federal Target Letter — And What Should You Do if You Get One?
What Should You Do if the FBI Shows Up at Your Door?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Should You Do if the FBI Shows Up at Your Door?
What Happens at a Federal Detention Hearing — And How Do You Win One?
Federal Criminal Defense

What Happens at a Federal Detention Hearing — And How Do You Win One?
The Role of Forensic Evidence in Federal Criminal Cases
Digital Forensics

The Role of Forensic Evidence in Federal Criminal Cases
Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Your Body Brews Its Own Alcohol
DWI Defense

Auto-Brewery Syndrome: When Your Body Brews Its Own Alcohol
The Role of Cooperating Witnesses in Federal Drug Cases — And How to Challenge Their Testimony
Federal Criminal Defense

The Role of Cooperating Witnesses in Federal Drug Cases — And How to Challenge Their Testimony
How Federal Computer Crime Charges Work Under the CFAA
Federal Criminal Defense

How Federal Computer Crime Charges Work Under the CFAA
Charged with a Federal Crime While on Probation or Parole? Here’s What Happens
Federal Criminal Defense

Charged with a Federal Crime While on Probation or Parole? Here’s What Happens
Understanding Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Texas
Federal Criminal Defense

Understanding Federal Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Texas
How Forensic Evidence Can Prove Innocence in Sex Crime Cases
Sex Crimes

How Forensic Evidence Can Prove Innocence in Sex Crime Cases
Federal Healthcare Fraud in Texas: What Doctors, Nurses, and Administrators Need to Know
Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Healthcare Fraud in Texas: What Doctors, Nurses, and Administrators Need to Know
What to Do if You’re Being Investigated for Money Laundering in Texas
Federal Criminal Defense

What to Do if You’re Being Investigated for Money Laundering in Texas
Wiretap Evidence in Federal Cases: How It Works and How to Challenge It
Federal Criminal Defense

Wiretap Evidence in Federal Cases: How It Works and How to Challenge It
Federal Aggravated Identity Theft: The 2-Year Sentence That Gets Stacked on Other Charges
Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Aggravated Identity Theft: The 2-Year Sentence That Gets Stacked on Other Charges
The Federal Grand Jury Process: What Texas Defendants Need to Know
Federal Criminal Defense

The Federal Grand Jury Process: What Texas Defendants Need to Know
Federal Drug Crimes in Texas: Trafficking, Distribution, and Mandatory Minimums
Drug Crimes

Federal Drug Crimes in Texas: Trafficking, Distribution, and Mandatory Minimums
What Happens During a Federal Criminal Investigation in Texas
Federal Criminal Defense

What Happens During a Federal Criminal Investigation in Texas
Understanding Federal Conspiracy Charges in Texas
Federal Criminal Defense

Understanding Federal Conspiracy Charges in Texas
Federal vs. State Charges in Texas: Understanding the Critical Differences
Federal Criminal Defense

Federal vs. State Charges in Texas: Understanding the Critical Differences
A Guide on Federal Sentencing
Federal Criminal Defense

A Guide on Federal Sentencing
Federal Drug Cases in the Northern District of Texas: What to Expect
Federal Criminal Defense

Federal Drug Cases in the Northern District of Texas: What to Expect
Got a Federal Target Letter in Texas? What It Means, What to Do, and What Not to Do
Federal Criminal Defense

Got a Federal Target Letter in Texas? What It Means, What to Do, and What Not to Do
How a DWI Affects Your Career in Texas: A Guide by Profession
DWI Defense

How a DWI Affects Your Career in Texas: A Guide by Profession
The DWI Defense Strategy Most Texas Attorneys Don’t Offer: Mitigation
DWI Defense

The DWI Defense Strategy Most Texas Attorneys Don’t Offer: Mitigation
Can You Get a DWI on a Horse in Texas?
DWI Defense

Can You Get a DWI on a Horse in Texas?
Medical and Physiological Conditions That Can Produce a False Breath Test Result in Texas
DWI Defense

Medical and Physiological Conditions That Can Produce a False Breath Test Result in Texas
Bail in a Texas DWI Case: What You Need to Know
DWI Defense

Bail in a Texas DWI Case: What You Need to Know
“No Refusal Weekend” in Texas: What It Actually Is
DWI Defense

“No Refusal Weekend” in Texas: What It Actually Is
Under Investigation for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works — and How a Defense Packet Can Change the Outcome
Murder Defense

Under Investigation for Murder in Texas? How the Grand Jury Process Works — and How a Defense Packet Can Change the Outcome
Welcoming Attorney Jada Fairley: A Passionate Advocate for Justice in Texas
Firm News

Welcoming Attorney Jada Fairley: A Passionate Advocate for Justice in Texas
Rae Carruth: From NFL Promise to a Murder Conspiracy
The Defense Files

Rae Carruth: From NFL Promise to a Murder Conspiracy
Richard Sherman: NFL Star’s Legal Challenges
The Defense Files

Richard Sherman: NFL Star’s Legal Challenges
Ryan Malone: NHL Star’s Legal Troubles and Redemption
The Defense Files

Ryan Malone: NHL Star’s Legal Troubles and Redemption
Arrested for Murder in Texas: Why You Must Not Give a Statement Before You Have a Lawyer
Murder Defense

Arrested for Murder in Texas: Why You Must Not Give a Statement Before You Have a Lawyer
Sean Smith: NFL Cornerback’s Fall from Grace
Criminal Defense

Sean Smith: NFL Cornerback’s Fall from Grace
No-Contact Orders After a Family Violence Arrest in Texas: What They Are, What They Prohibit, and How to Handle Them
Assault & Family Violence

No-Contact Orders After a Family Violence Arrest in Texas: What They Are, What They Prohibit, and How to Handle Them
Vince Young: From Gridiron Glory to Legal Troubles
The Defense Files

Vince Young: From Gridiron Glory to Legal Troubles
Vontae Davis: NFL Star’s DUI Arrest and Tragic End
The Defense Files

Vontae Davis: NFL Star’s DUI Arrest and Tragic End
Wander Franco: Rising Star’s Legal Battle in the Dominican Republic
The Defense Files

Wander Franco: Rising Star’s Legal Battle in the Dominican Republic
Baker Mayfield: From College Stardom to a Public Intoxication Scandal
Criminal Defense

Baker Mayfield: From College Stardom to a Public Intoxication Scandal
Cam Allen: Hockey Prospect’s Legal Trouble in the OHL
The Defense Files

Cam Allen: Hockey Prospect’s Legal Trouble in the OHL
Ben Cleveland’s 0.178 DUI: Why That Number Matters in Georgia and in Texas
The Defense Files

Ben Cleveland’s 0.178 DUI: Why That Number Matters in Georgia and in Texas
B.J. Penn: UFC Legend’s Troubled Legal History
The Defense Files

B.J. Penn: UFC Legend’s Troubled Legal History
Hope Solo: Soccer Star’s Legal Struggles and Redemption
The Defense Files

Hope Solo: Soccer Star’s Legal Struggles and Redemption
Michael Floyd: NFL Talent Marred by DUI Troubles
The Defense Files

Michael Floyd: NFL Talent Marred by DUI Troubles
Michael Vick: NFL Stardom to Dogfighting Scandal and Redemption
The Defense Files

Michael Vick: NFL Stardom to Dogfighting Scandal and Redemption
Mike Tyson: Boxing Legend’s Battles with the Law
Sex Crimes

Mike Tyson: Boxing Legend’s Battles with the Law
O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Star’s Legal Saga
Assault & Family Violence

O.J. Simpson: A Fallen Star’s Legal Saga
Tiger Woods: Golf Legend’s Legal Troubles
The Defense Files

Tiger Woods: Golf Legend’s Legal Troubles
Trevor Bauer: MLB Star’s Career Derailed by Assault Allegations
Assault & Family Violence

Trevor Bauer: MLB Star’s Career Derailed by Assault Allegations
Understanding Embezzlement Charges in Texas: Legal Definitions and Consequences
Criminal Defense

Understanding Embezzlement Charges in Texas: Legal Definitions and Consequences
Charged with Harassment or Stalking in Texas? What the Law Actually Says and How to Defend Against It
Assault & Family Violence

Charged with Harassment or Stalking in Texas? What the Law Actually Says and How to Defend Against It
Drug Charges as a College Student in Texas: The Criminal Case, the University Case, and Why Avoiding a Conviction Is Everything
Drug Crimes

Drug Charges as a College Student in Texas: The Criminal Case, the University Case, and Why Avoiding a Conviction Is Everything
Probation Violations in Texas: Failed Drug Tests, Motions to Revoke, and How to Fight Back
Criminal Defense

Probation Violations in Texas: Failed Drug Tests, Motions to Revoke, and How to Fight Back
Illegal Searches in Texas: Why the State Exclusionary Rule Gives You More Protection Than You Think
Criminal Defense

Illegal Searches in Texas: Why the State Exclusionary Rule Gives You More Protection Than You Think
What Is a Mistrial in Texas — and What Happens Next?
Criminal Defense

What Is a Mistrial in Texas — and What Happens Next?
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and How to Defend Against It
Gun Crimes

Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas: What the Charge Actually Means and How to Defend Against It
Capital Murder in Texas: The Charge, the Trial, and How the Defense Works
Murder Defense

Capital Murder in Texas: The Charge, the Trial, and How the Defense Works
119 trials in a day – Douglas Huff Quoted on Judge’s Docket
Firm News

119 trials in a day – Douglas Huff Quoted on Judge’s Docket
Deandra Grant Featured on Front Cover of Living Well Dallas County – March/April 2024
Firm News

Deandra Grant Featured on Front Cover of Living Well Dallas County – March/April 2024
Legal Precedents: Examining Past Heroin Cases and Their Outcomes in Denton County, TX
Firm News

Legal Precedents: Examining Past Heroin Cases and Their Outcomes in Denton County, TX
How Gun Crime Evidence Gets Suppressed in Texas: The Fourth Amendment, Article 38.23, and the Search That Built the Case Against You
Gun Crimes

How Gun Crime Evidence Gets Suppressed in Texas: The Fourth Amendment, Article 38.23, and the Search That Built the Case Against You
Defenses to Assault Charges in Fort Worth: What Texas Law Actually Allows
Assault & Family Violence

Defenses to Assault Charges in Fort Worth: What Texas Law Actually Allows
White-Collar Crime Sentencing in Texas: State Court, Federal Court, and Why the Difference Matters
Criminal Defense

White-Collar Crime Sentencing in Texas: State Court, Federal Court, and Why the Difference Matters
Drug Possession Charges in Texas: The Penalty Groups, the Quantity Thresholds, and the Defenses That Actually Work
Drug Crimes

Drug Possession Charges in Texas: The Penalty Groups, the Quantity Thresholds, and the Defenses That Actually Work
Attorney Deandra Grant Featured in Dallas Modern Luxury’s Power Players
Firm News

Attorney Deandra Grant Featured in Dallas Modern Luxury’s Power Players
Douglas Huff’s DWI Article in Attorney at Law Magazine
Firm News

Douglas Huff’s DWI Article in Attorney at Law Magazine
Can You Get a Texas DWI in a Self-Driving Car?
DWI Defense

Can You Get a Texas DWI in a Self-Driving Car?
Attorney Deandra M. Grant Selected to 2021 Texas Super Lawyers List
Firm News

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Selected to 2021 Texas Super Lawyers List
Firm Name Changed to Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense
Firm News

Firm Name Changed to Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense
Attorney Grant Featured in Living Magazine
Firm News

Attorney Grant Featured in Living Magazine
Attorney Huff Featured in Voice for the Defense
Firm News

Attorney Huff Featured in Voice for the Defense
Attorney Grant Guest Contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine
Firm News

Attorney Grant Guest Contributor for Attorney at Law Magazine
Attorney Deandra M. Grant Featured in Living Well Magazine
Firm News

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Featured in Living Well Magazine
Deandra M. Grant Featured as Attorney of the Month by “Attorney at Law Magazine”
Firm News

Deandra M. Grant Featured as Attorney of the Month by “Attorney at Law Magazine”
Texas Implied Consent Law: What It Means, What It Requires, and Where It Can Be Challenged
DWI Defense

Texas Implied Consent Law: What It Means, What It Requires, and Where It Can Be Challenged
Attorney Grant Is Attorney at Law Magazine’s New Local Legal Authority in DWI for Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties
Firm News

Attorney Grant Is Attorney at Law Magazine’s New Local Legal Authority in DWI for Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties
Can You Get a DWI on a Bicycle in Texas?
DWI Defense

Can You Get a DWI on a Bicycle in Texas?
Attorney Grant Named to 2020 Texas Super Lawyers List
Firm News

Attorney Grant Named to 2020 Texas Super Lawyers List
Can You Own a Gun After a DWI Conviction in Texas?
DWI Defense

Can You Own a Gun After a DWI Conviction in Texas?
How Serious Is a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas?
Criminal Defense

How Serious Is a Public Intoxication Charge in Texas?
Consequences of a Protective Order in Texas
Assault & Family Violence

Consequences of a Protective Order in Texas
Attorney Deandra M. Grant Included in D Magazine’s Best Lawyers List
Firm News

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Included in D Magazine’s Best Lawyers List
Enhanced Penalties During Coronavirus
Criminal Defense

Enhanced Penalties During Coronavirus
Charged or Suspected of a Sex Crime? Hire an Attorney Now!
Criminal Defense

Charged or Suspected of a Sex Crime? Hire an Attorney Now!
How Law Students are Coping with the COVID Quarantine
Firm News

How Law Students are Coping with the COVID Quarantine
How Misdemeanors and Felonies Proceed in Texas
Criminal Defense

How Misdemeanors and Felonies Proceed in Texas
Defending a Drug Charge in Texas
Criminal Defense

Defending a Drug Charge in Texas
How To Get Someone Out Of The Dallas County Jail: A Guide
Criminal Defense

How To Get Someone Out Of The Dallas County Jail: A Guide
COVID-19, Shelter in Place and Domestic Violence
Assault & Family Violence

COVID-19, Shelter in Place and Domestic Violence
What Happens If You Violate a Protective Order in Texas
Assault & Family Violence

What Happens If You Violate a Protective Order in Texas
Attorney Deandra M. Grant Awarded 10.0 by Justia
Firm News

Attorney Deandra M. Grant Awarded 10.0 by Justia
Can a Family Violence Victim Drop the Charges in Texas? What You Need to Know
Assault & Family Violence

Can a Family Violence Victim Drop the Charges in Texas? What You Need to Know
How Criminal Court Works: 10 Things You Need to Know
Criminal Defense

How Criminal Court Works: 10 Things You Need to Know
Case Summary: Fatality Accident with Both “Hospital” and “Legal” Blood Results
Firm News

Case Summary: Fatality Accident with Both “Hospital” and “Legal” Blood Results
DWI Case Result Involving Prescription Drugs – Final Verdict: Not Guilty
Firm News

DWI Case Result Involving Prescription Drugs – Final Verdict: Not Guilty
When is “consent” not “CONSENT”?
Criminal Defense

When is “consent” not “CONSENT”?
Attorney Grant Believes It Is Time for DA Susan Hawk to Step Down
Firm News

Attorney Grant Believes It Is Time for DA Susan Hawk to Step Down
“Legal Blood” vs. “Hospital Blood”: Why the Type of Blood Test in Your DWI Case Matters
DWI Defense

“Legal Blood” vs. “Hospital Blood”: Why the Type of Blood Test in Your DWI Case Matters
The American Chemical Society’s Forensic Lawyer-Scientist exam
Firm News

The American Chemical Society’s Forensic Lawyer-Scientist exam
Attorney Buehner Represents man jailed for 200 days without being convicted
Criminal Defense

Attorney Buehner Represents man jailed for 200 days without being convicted
New Appointment-Only Locations to Meet with Deandra M. Grant
Firm News

New Appointment-Only Locations to Meet with Deandra M. Grant
Man Spends 200 Days in Jail Without a Trial
Criminal Defense

Man Spends 200 Days in Jail Without a Trial
Attorneys Grant and Buehner Included in “Dallas’ Best Criminal Defense Lawyers”
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Attorneys Grant and Buehner Included in “Dallas’ Best Criminal Defense Lawyers”
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It Was Great to Be Back in Columbus with OACDL!
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Thanks, UACDL, for Inviting Me to Teach!
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Teaching and Learning in Florida
Deandra Grant Named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers
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Deandra Grant Named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Deandra Grant Presents at the Jolly Roger Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
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Deandra Grant Presents at the Jolly Roger Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Blood Alcohol Content Forensics Presentation Accepted for ACS National Meeting
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Blood Alcohol Content Forensics Presentation Accepted for ACS National Meeting
Deandra Grant Completes DNA For Lawyers Seminar
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Deandra Grant Completes DNA For Lawyers Seminar
Deandra M. Grant is Invited to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013!
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Deandra M. Grant is Invited to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013!
Attorney Grant Teaches DWI 101 Class
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Attorney Grant Teaches DWI 101 Class
Denver DRE and DUI Seminar
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Denver DRE and DUI Seminar
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October’s Line-Up
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Whirlwind May
Deandra Grant Named as One of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers
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Deandra Grant Named as One of Texas’ Top Rated Lawyers
SACDL “No Refusal” DWI Blood Seminar 2011
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SACDL “No Refusal” DWI Blood Seminar 2011
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Dr. Harold McNair
Gas Chromatography training at Axion Labs
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Gas Chromatography training at Axion Labs
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