As everyone has now heard, Justin Bieber was arrested for DUI in South Florida. Numerous videos of the incident have come out including a cell phone video and a homeowner’s surveillance camera video. These videos can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh0MKeZdHNA – driving video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqR_iOXwcz0 – surveillance video This is a copy of the police report...
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National College of DUI Defense
Recently, I became a proud member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). This organization is dedicated to educating our members about the latest issues in DUI cases. This insures you get the best defense of your DUI case. Who do you want defending you of your DUI or DUI Manslaughter case? I want...
Read MoreDUI with 0.19 blow goes to jury trial in Winter Haven
I recently tried a DUI case where my client was alleged to have a breath alcohol level of 0.192 and 0.192. The legal limit in Florida is only 0.08 so that is almost 2 1/2 times the legal limit. To learn the jury's verdict click here: https://getgrajek.com/case-results/ If you have been arrested for DUI, call...
Read MoreLakeland Police Department DUI arrest causes problem in court again.
The Lakeland Police Department was back in the news again today regarding one of their DUI arrests. Officer Kellner who works on the LPD DUI unit and is a breath test operator was the arresting officer in this case. The judge was reviewing the driver's case to determine whether there was probable cause to hold...
Read MorePolk County DUI attorney Thomas C. Grajek attends national DUI seminar
Last week, I attended the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer's (NACDL) DUI seminar. I am also a member of the Florida Assoc. of Criminal Defendant Lawyers. It is important that you retain an attorney who is a member of these organizations. These criminal defense organizations allow us to network, educate criminal attorneys, and share...
Read MoreLakeland DUI attorney Thomas C. Grajek quoted in Ledger article.
Today's Ledger has another article regarding the problems with Lakeland Police department and their DUI unit that I discovered. This deals with the problem with Lakeland's DUI police reports. The article dealt with LPD's "internal investigation" regarding the policies and practices of its DUI unit and officers in general. You can read the article here:...
Read MorePolk County Sheriff deputy arrests man for DUI for riding a bicycle with only a 0.04 BREATH TEST LEVEL!!!
This week, a Mulberry man was arrested for Driving Under the Influence for allegedly riding his bike down the street while impaired. Can a person get a DUI while riding a bike in Florida? Yes! In Florida, a person is guilty of DUI if they are driving a “vehicle” while impaired. Notice that “motor vehicle”...
Read MorePolk DUI attorney files Response to DHSMV Response to Formal review writ.
Today, I spent over 12 hours (on a Saturday) preparing my Response in a writ I filed against the Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). My client lost his Formal Review and filing a "Writ of Certiorari" is the means by which a driver appeals the administrative suspension of their Florida driver's license....
Read MoreFlorida DUI law changes for hardship license if arrested for DUI
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. The Florida legislature has now changed the law that can dramatically affect your ability to drive! Now, you can AUTOMATICALLY obtain a...
Read MoreAggressive Polk County DUI lawyer argues DUI motions to suppress in court
Yesterday, I was in court all day before arguing various motions to suppress in my client's DUI case. Many people arrested for DUI or a criminal offense do not know what a criminal defense attorney does for them in court. Many people charged with DUI also do not know what it means to mount an...
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