My client was arrested for Driving Under the influence by a member of the Lakeland DUI unit. After investigating his DUI case by obtaining a copy of the video and police reports, I went to the scene of the DUI arrest in Lakeland so I could see for myself the roadway and traffic conditions in...
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POLK COUNTY DUI ATTORNEY RESOLVES BREATH TEST REFUSAL CASE
My client was arrested for Driving Under the influence by a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper for driving in excess of 100 mph and allegedly weaving all over the road. After being pulled over, the police report alleged the driver had the odor of alcohol, glassy, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The trooper alleged my client...
Read MoreLakeland Injunction attorney defends another Petition for Injunction for Protection against Repeat Violence
Many times an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend is jealous because their ex has moved on. Due to a number of possible factors such as jealousy, revenge, or not wanting their ex to be happy, the former significant other will focus their energies on the new girlfriend or boyfriend. Many times they do this by seeking an...
Read MorePolk County DUI attorney explains if breath test will be thrown out of court based on "source code"
This week, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the breath test machine used in Polk County, Florida. At issue is the software that runs the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test machine that is used in all Polk County DUI arrests. If a suspected DUI driver is not allowed to have an independent review of...
Read MoreBartow criminal attorney files motion to declare prostitution statute unconstitutional
Today was the day most people arrested in the last Polk County prostitution sting were scheduled for their Arraignment. The “Arraignment” is the first court date an arrested person attends to answer to the criminal charge. If the person pleads guilty or no contest, they are sentenced. Many criminal attorneys were surprised to learn, for...
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 MorePolk County sex with a minor arrest made - statutory rape in Florida
The Winter Haven Police Department arrested a Davenport man for allegedly having sex with a minor. This is a very serious felony sex crime in Polk County. A person under the age of 18 can not consent to sex. Therefore, there are very few defenses to this crime. The only defenses usually available in these...
Read MorePolice did not read me my rights Casey Anthony says
Casey Anthony was back in the news again. This time she appealed a decision in her conviction for providing false information to a law enforcement officer during a missing person investigation. The appeal concerned statements she made to the police when investigating, at the time, the disappearance of Caylee Anthony. She was arguing that the...
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