Friday, I had a "Formal Review" for a Polk County sheriff DUI case. The hearing was held at the Florida Highway Patrol station in Lakeland in one of the FHP strategy meeting rooms. On the bulletin board of the room was written the following: The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is arresting a lot more drivers...
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polk county criminal attorney explains what aggressive criminal defense means
Everyone is the "best criminal attorney" or the most "aggressive criminal defense lawyer". What does that mean? How do I know if my criminal lawyer is aggressive? First and foremost, aggressive means knowing the law. You can not go on the offensive in your criminal case unless the attorney knows they law and what he...
Read MorePolk county felony attorney explains new federal drug dog sniff case
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on when police can use a drug sniffing dog to search your home. Previously, I blogged about this case and the ruling came out today. This case started out in Florida also. This time, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Florida v. Jardines. In...
Read MorePolk County DUI Thomas C. Grajek attorney files writ challenging "Formal Review" DUI license suspension
My client was arrested for DUI by the Florida Highway Patrol. I was able to get a copy of the video and police reports for his case. Because my client retained me within 10 days, I was able to request a “Formal Review” to fight the administrative suspension of his driver’s license for allegedly having...
Read MoreWinter Haven DUI attorney challenges breath test results and DUI investigation in court
On Thursday, I was in the Winter Haven court house fighting a DUI for my client. Many people do not understand what a DUI attorney does to defend someone accused of DUI. An experienced DUI defense attorney will get the videos and police reports in your case. The attorney then reviews them for legal issues...
Read MoreLakeland DUI lawyer challenges breath test results and DUI investigation in Polk county court
Many people arrested for DUI or any crime for that matter, often ask “Do I have a good case?” They want to know if they can get their case dismissed or get a great plea bargain so that they plea to a lesser crime, do not go to jail or prison, or end up on...
Read MorePolk county criminal attorney Thomas C. Grajek completes NACDL expert seminar
I am a member of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). The NACDL puts on the best criminal defense seminars in the country. I just completed NACDL’s “Battle of the Experts: Beating Theirs, Winning with Yours”. Practicing attorneys in Florida, are required to complete Continuing Legal Education requirements in order to maintain...
Read MoreRefusal to submit to breath testing special verdict form
I recently posted about a case I just tried regarding a Polk County DUI case. If a driver has previously refused to submit to testing, they can be charged with a crime in addition to the DUI. The refusal can be for a breath test on the Intoxilyzer 8000, a urine test, or a blood...
Read MoreHow to sign up for a Formal Review for your Polk County DUI arrest
You only have 10 days to request a “Formal Review” to challenge the administrative suspension of your driver’s license for blowing over 0.08 on the breath test machine or refusing the breath test. Unfortunately, many people do not realize this 10 day deadline and fail to request a Formal Review to fight the 6 to...
Read MoreProstitution trial results in guilty verdict
Today, the jury reached a guilty verdict in the Zumba prostitution case that made headlines across the country. The prosecutor accused him of managing the prostitution business allegedly run by the Zumba instructor, Alexis Wright. Wright’s case is still pending trial. She faces 100 counts of prostitution and tax evasion charges. The prostitution scandal in...
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