Everyone accused of drunk driving is entitled to a defense. Never assume a case is what it looks like from the outside. Justice has two sides - justice for the victim and for the accused. While that concept may seem alien to some, all persons accused of a crime have the right to counsel, and...
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Perjury and False Statements under oath in Polk County
George Zimmerman’s wife in the Trayvon Martin case was recently arrested for this felony crime. There are actually a few criminal statutes in Florida making perjury a crime. These crime are found in Chapter 837 of the Florida Criminal Statutes. The perjury crime most people think about is when a person lies under oath at...
Read MoreRead your DUI citation CAREFULLY!!!
Make sure you received a copy of the DUI citation in your case!!! IT SERVES AS YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR 10 DAYS!!!! When a person is arrested for Driving Under the Influence, the DUI officer seizes the license. The citation serves as your driver’s license so that you can make arrangements to sign up for...
Read MorePolk County Sheriff’s “Operation Cyber Child” weekend Sex Crime sting operation
The Polk County Sheriff’s conducted a criminal sting operation this past weekend. It was the 9th sting operation conducted by Sheriff Grady Judd and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office targeting alleged child sex predators and sex offenders. Over 38 people were arrested. The charges suspects were arrested for included: Attempted Capital Sexual Battery which is...
Read MoreWHAT IS FLORIDA’S IMPLIED CONSENT LAW? WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT SAY ON YOUR FLORIDA’S DRIVER’S LICENSE?
On your Florida driver’s license it states in very tiny writing at the bottom: OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO ANY SOBRIETY TEST REQUIRED BY LAW. What does that mean? Florida Criminal DUI Statute 316.1932is Florida’s “Implied Consent Statute” and states: Any person who accepts the privilege extended by the laws of this...
Read MoreWhy hire a local Polk County attorney for your Polk County Criminal or DUI case?
Many times I see criminal defense attorneys come to court, but these attorneys are not from Polk County. It is very important to hire a local criminal defense lawyer if you have been arrested in Polk County, FL. Why is it important to hire a criminal attorney who actually has an office in Lakeland, FL like Thomas...
Read MoreThe Nature of the Offence Determines what is White Collar Crime
White collar crimes are typically non-violent, and revolve around someone stealing property or money. “White collar crimes are perpetrated by the people you would least expect to be mixed up in criminal activities. They may be the banker, the friendly insurance agent or the hard-working real estate agent. Each one of these individuals have opportunities...
Read MorePolk County Sheriff DUI's? Where is the video? Can my DUI be dismissed?
Have you seen TV shows where a person is captured on video in a high speed chase or is suspected of being a drunk driver? You will not see that in a Polk County Sheriff DUI case. This is because the Polk County Sheriff does not use video in its DUI cases. Why wouldn’t the...
Read MoreLarceny and Theft are not always the Same Says Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Thomas Grajek
Many use the terms larceny and theft interchangeably. While that is acceptable, they are slightly different offenses. What is the Difference Between Theft and Larceny? Attorney Thomas Grajek explains... “A great number of individuals use the terms larceny and theft synonymously. Over time, the lines have blurred between the two crimes, but they are separate...
Read MoreCriminal Suspects Cannot Be Digitally Tracked without a Warrant
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant before using GPS tracking devices to monitor suspects. The ruling reinforced fourth amendment rights in the digital age. Under the fourth amendment of the U.S. Constitution, citizens are protected against unlawful search and seizure. While the constitution does not have a “right to...
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