Many Floridians do not realize that refusing to take a breathalyzer test is considered a separate criminal offense. It is not a DUI defense. It may come as a shock to Florida drivers who are stopped for suspicion of driving while under the influence (DUI), but if they refuse to give a breath sample, the...
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Polk 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 MoreLakeland DUI lawyer challenges breath test results and DUI investigation in Polk county court
Many people arrested for DUI or any crime for that matter, often ask “Do I have a good case?” They want to know if they can get their case dismissed or get a great plea bargain so that they plea to a lesser crime, do not go to jail or prison, or end up on...
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 MoreRADIO DJ’S ATTORNEY GETS ARRESTED FOR SECOND DUI WITHIN 5 YEARS IN THE MIDDLE OF SHOCK JOCK TRIAL
Early this morning, the lawyer for MJ Kelli was arrested for his second DUI within 5 years of his last DUI. MJ is suing Bubba the Love Sponge for defamation, even though MJ makes his living due to our right to Free Speech and is a public figure. The attorney refused to submit to the...
Read More3 DUI Formal Review Suspension Set Aside Including Commercial Driver's License Revocation
1 YEAR SUSPENSION FOR REFUSING TO TAKE A BREATH TEST SET ASIDE! 6 MONTH SUSPENSION FOR BREATH TEST OVER THE 0.08 LEGAL LIMIT SET ASIDE! 1 YEAR REVOCATION OF CDL LICENSE FOR REFUSING THE BREATH TEST INVALIDATED! 3 ACCUSED DUI DRIVERS GET THEIR LICENSES BACK My client was pulled over by an officer of the Lake...
Read MoreWhat is a temporary permit or hardship license in a Polk County DUI Driving Under the Influence Case
When you apply for a Formal Review, after being arrested for a DUI, to fight of the administrative suspension of your driver’s license, you will automatically receive a temporary permit to drive for “business purposes”. If you lose the Formal Review and the license suspension is upheld, for refusing the breath test or for having...
Read MorePolice Officer accused of arresting drivers despite passing sobriety tests. Can that happen in Polk County
Police Officer Lisa Steed accused of arresting drivers despite passing sobriety tests in Utah is all over the news. Numerous drivers arrested for DUI by this officer passed the breath test at the police station. This was an officer who was awarded trooper of the year! Now she is the defendant in a class action...
Read MoreDUI checkpoints and DUI roadblocks what you need to know in Polk County, Florida
With the new year approaching, drivers must be aware of the holiday DUI checkpoints. In order to be a lawful DUI checkpoint, the police must conduct the traffic stops pursuant to a written, predetermined plan. The DUI checkpoint plan must contain specific neutral criteria which limit the conduct of individual DUI officers on the scene...
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