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DWI
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Deandra Grant Law – Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Defense
Ask Deandra: Should I Fight My DWI in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: Should I fight my DWI in Texas? The short answer: In almost every case, yes. A DWI conviction…
Deandra Grant Law – Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Defense
Ask Deandra: How Long Does a DWI Stay on My Record in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: How long does a DWI stay on my record in Texas? The short answer: Forever, unless it is…
San Francisco Criminal Lawyer Blog
Search warrant for blood test is not invalidated by failure to inform magistrate of defendant’s request for a breath test
People v. Santa Clara County Superior Court (Cal. Ct. App., May 14, 2026, No. H053051) 2026 WL 1347413, at *1 Summary: Does an officer’s failure in a search warrant application…
Deandra Grant Law – Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Defense
What Happens at My First DWI Court Date? | Ask Deandra
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What happens at my first DWI court date in Texas? The short answer: Your first court date in…
Deandra Grant Law – Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Defense
Ask Deandra: What Is an ALR Hearing and Do I Need One?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What is an ALR hearing, and do I need one? The short answer: An ALR hearing is an…
Bloom Legal Blog
Why a “Lapse in Judgment” Costs More in Louisiana: The Long-Term Financial Impact of a First-Time DWI
In the quiet residential stretches of Metairie or the bustling nightlife corridors of Southeast Louisiana, it often starts with a single decision—a “lapse in judgment” after a dinner or a…
Ex Libris Juris
A St. Patrick’s Day Research Guide for Texas DWI Law
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay St. Patrick’s Day celebrations often include festive gatherings, parades, and—famously—green beverages. While the holiday is associated with celebration and community, it also offers an opportunity…
Criminal Jurisdiction
PLEA NEGOTIATIONS: A TRICKY PROCESS IN HARRIS COUNTY
By John Floyd
Plea negotiations resolve most felony cases—estimated at 90 to 95 percent nationwide. With approximately 85,000 criminal cases filed annually in Harris County, plea agreements are essential for maintaining the efficiency…
Sherman and Plano, TX Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Celebrating 20 Years of Criminal Defense in Sherman, TX (Part Three)
By Micah Belden
It is always a challenge to get juries to understand what the problems were on a machine that the state put forth as scientifically qualified. The State of Texas was…
Bloom Legal Blog
How Long Does a DWI Stay on Your Record in Louisiana?
Will a DWI stay on my record forever in LA? If you’ve ever been pulled over and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI in Louisiana), one of your first questions…