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...
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David Cassidy arrested for 3rd DUI
David Cassidy was arrested over the weekend in California for DUI. He allegedly submitted to the breath test with a result of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08. I recently tried a DUI case with a breath test level of over 0.19, click this link to learn more about my DUI trial...
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 MoreBe safe this holiday season and don't drink and drive!
Happy Holidays from DUI and criminal attorney Thomas C. Grajek! The holidays are upon us which means a lot of parties and celebrations. While it is not illegal to drink and drive, it is always best to have a designated driver so that your holidays or someone else's holidays are not ruined. Please drink and...
Read MoreAlleged Drunk Drivers May Now Apply On Their Own For A Hardship License In Florida
With a recent change in Florida law, DUI-arrested drunk drivers may apply for their own hardship license to allow them to get to work. Florida is deadly serious about not drinking and driving, and if caught, the driver gets an immediate license suspension. That is inconvenient for sure, but overall that is the least of...
Read MoreDentist sentenced for Halloween DUI Manslaughter accident.
Yesterday, a Hillsborough county dentist was sentenced to 12 years in prison pursuant to a plea agreement with prosecutors for causing the deaths of two people in a horrible DUI Manslaughter accident during Halloween. The drivers blood alcohol level was 0.13 which is over the 0.08 legal limit. The case took 3 years to resolve...
Read MoreLakeland Police DUI unit in the news again. Arrest outside LPD's jurisdiction.
Today, another story was brought out in the Lakeland Ledger. Sgt. Lloyd resigned today. He was involved with my DUI case where I discovered blank DUI reports being sworn to as a regular practice at LPD. This resulted in over 40 Lakeland DUI cases being dismissed. At the time that story broke, other incidents were...
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 lawyer attends NACDL DUI Seminar
A couple of weeks ago I attended the National Association of Criminal defense Attorneys' DUI seminar. This was a an excellent seminar that was very educational. I picked up a lot of strategies to help in the defense of my clients arrested for DUI. The seminar brings together the leading DUI attorney from across the...
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...
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