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Is Horseback DUI a Real Crime in Florida? Attorney Thomas Grajek Explains

A woman in Florida was charged with DUI in April of 2017 for horseback riding under the influence of alcohol. This article breaks down some of the reasoning behind the charges, but some of the takeaways don't add up. These outrageous charges have prompted many to question whether riding a horse intoxicated is actually a...

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Can Police Officers Detain Passengers During a Traffic Stop in Florida?

No one disputes that Florida law enforcement officials have the authority to pull over drivers who have committed traffic infractions such as speeding, running a stop sign or driving with a faulty tail light. However, if there are any passengers in a car pulled over for a traffic offense, does a police officer have the...

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Bad Timing: Outdated 10-20-Life Law Keeps Florida Man Behind Bars For 20 Years

Despite revisions to Florida's 10-20-Life law that would have prevented the state's mandatory minimum from attaching the 20-year maximum to Eric Wright's sentence, an appeals court judge regretfully upheld the outdated law and cited "bad timing" in his opinion. A three-judge appellate panel at the 1st District Court of Appeal found that Wright’s 20-year maximum...

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