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DUI checkpoints and DUI roadblocks what you need to know in Polk County, Florida

With the new year approaching, drivers must be aware of the holiday DUI checkpoints. In order to be a lawful DUI checkpoint, the police must conduct the traffic stops pursuant to a written, predetermined plan.  The DUI checkpoint plan must contain specific neutral criteria which limit the conduct of individual DUI officers on the scene...

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Open House Party, Florida Statutes 856.015 in Polk County

An open house party criminal charge can cause an arrested person many problems.  The majority of the time, these charges arise out of college parties or house parties when a minor's or juvenile's parents go out of town.  However, if you are a student at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida, this criminal charge or...

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DUI REFUSAL SUSPENSION INVALIDATED - DRIVER'S LICENSE REINSTATED

Another win today as my DUI client's license suspension was invalidated by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. My DUI client was facing an 18 months driver's license suspension for refusing to submit to a breath test on the Intoxilyzer 8000 after he was arrested for driving under the influence.  Normally, the license...

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Do False Confessions happen in Polk County Criminal cases?

A False Confession is when someone confess, or makes a statement, confessing that they committed a crime when, in fact, the person is innocent and DID NOT commit the crime. Tonight 60 Minutes aired an episode about false confessions.  The story focused on more false confessions in Chicago than anywhere else.  This is a VERY real...

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Sarasota School Playground Becomes Scene of Police Pursuit

A man recently led Sarasota police on two separate car chases, including one through a school playground. He is also alleged to have battered two people that same day. “Criminals frequently display erratic and dangerous behavior when cornered by police,” Polk County criminal defense lawyer Thomas Grajek commented. “They can feel like they have nothing...

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Ex-Convicts Face Permanent Voting Bans in Florida, Other States

In twelve states, convicted felons can permanently lose their right to vote, even after being released from prison, according to the nonprofit organization ProCon.org. Florida is among those states, as are three other battlegrounds in this year's Presidential election: Virginia, Nevada, and Iowa. And in the remaining states, the restoration of voting rights to ex-convicts...

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Polk County Felony Attorney

The Florida Sheriff's Association recently completed operation "Felon Sweep."  This resulted in over 11,000 people in the State of Florida being arrested for outstanding felony warrants and criminal charges.  The felony sting operation was led by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The sheriffs arrested individuals for various felonies concentrating on violent criminal offenders and sexual...

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