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....
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Florida 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 MoreLakeland DUI Attorney Thomas C. Grajek in the news
After my Lakeland DUI trial on Tuesday, the Ledger and Channel 8 news started taking a closer look at the procedures used by Lakeland Police Department. Read the Ledger article here: http://www.theledger.com/article/20130620/NEWS/130629985?tc=cr&tc=ar Documents and police reports play a critical role in a DUI and criminal case. DUI reports are also the evidence used to uphold...
Read MoreNTSB porposes lowering the legal limit in DUI cases to 0.05 from 0.08
Last week, the NTSB proposed lowering the legal limit for Driving Under the Influence cases from 0.08 to 0.05. In Florida, the legal limit is 0.08. Also in Florida, a driver with a breath alcohol under 0.05 is presumed to not be impaired. The NTSB feels that lowering the limit would help cut down on...
Read MorePolk county DUI arrested by Florida Highway Patrol
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...
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 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 MorePolk County DUI with Serious Bodily Injury defense attorney Thomas C. Grajek
DUI with serious bodily injury is a third degree felony which carries a maximum of 5 years in prison. This crime is taken very serious by the Polk County State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit. These DUI crimes are tragic and often filled with emotions from the victim of the accident who has sustained...
Read MoreSHOCK JOCK’S ATTORNEY ENTRAPPED INTO COMMITTING DUI
New development in the arrest of DJ MJ Kelli’s attorney and his DUI arrest. Was the lawyer entrapped into committing DUI? If you are set up to commit a crime, is that a defense to the criminal charge? Things are getting interesting at the shock jock trial! Today, MJ’s attorneys were in court arguing for a...
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