Lower the legal limit in DUI cases from 0.08 in Florida? National...
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...
View ArticleLakeland DUI Lawyer Thomas C. Grajek attends Intoxilyzer 8000 Continuing...
On Friday, I attended a seminar specifically dealing with the Intoxilyzer 8000, the official Breath Test machine used in Florida. Prosecutors like to call the machine a breath test instrument, but we...
View ArticleHow do I sign up for DUI school for my Polk County DUI? How much does DUI...
The majority of people arrested for DUI in Polk County will have to enroll in and complete DUI School. DUI is substance abuse treatment program. In a DUI case this usually means substance abuse...
View ArticleLakeland DUI Lawyer Thomas C. Grajek argues DUI Motions to Suppress in court...
Yesterday, I was in court all day before arguing various motions to suppress in my client’s DUI case. Many people arrested for DUI or a criminal offense do not know what a criminal defense attorney...
View ArticleLakeland DUI Attorney Thomas C. Grajek in the news after DUI trial this week.
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:...
View ArticleNew license suspension rules effective July 1 for those arrested for DUI in...
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...
View ArticleToday, I prepared a "Response" to the DHSMV's Reply to my writ as I fight the...
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...
View ArticleFox News Tampa did a story this evening on LPD and the latest on the...
The Lakeland Police Department was in the news again tonight. Fox New Tampa Bay did a story on the investigation of LPD. The focus this time was on LPD’s internal affairs division. An officer was...
View ArticlePolice Department investigates its own DUI squad.
After the prosecutor dropped the DUI arrest of a lawyer involved in the Bubba and MJ lawsuit, there has been increased scrutiny on the Tampa Police Department’s DUI unit. The charges were dropped...
View ArticlePolk 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...
View ArticleBe 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...
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Justin Bieber was arrested in South Florida for DUI. His breath alcohol level...
As everyone has now heard, Justin Bieber was arrested for DUI in South Florida. Numerous videos of the incident have come out including a cell phone video and a homeowner’s surveillance camera video....
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Polk County DUI defense attorney Thomas C. Grajek to attend national DUI...
This week the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) in cooperation with the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) will be holding their annual DUI seminar “Mastering Scientific...
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Lakeland DUI attorney Thomas C. Grajek attends national DUI seminar focusing...
In order to insure that my clients receive the most aggressive defense to their DUI case, I recently attended a DUI seminar put on by the National College for DUI Defense in association with the Texas...
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Tampa Bay Lightning player Ryan Malone arrested for DUI and felony possession...
Tampa Bay Lightning hockey player Ryan Malone was arrested for DUI and possession of cocaine early this morning. The incident allegedly happened in South Tampa. These are very serious charges as a DUI...
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Florida Judge to be reprimanded for her DUI arrest with breath test level...
The Tampa Tribune was reporting today that Judge Sheehan will be reprimanded for her DUI arrest last year. This will probably be in the form of a written public reprimand. I had blogged about the...
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Florida police officer charged with drunk driving (DUI) after getting into an...
On Friday an Opa-Locka police lieutenant was involved in an accident. The police officer is now facing drunken driving charges after crashing into another vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is...
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Important information about your recent DUI arrest. Always call a DUI...
DUI – IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW! You have 10 DAYS, from the date of your arrest, to request a Formal Review or, for 1st time DUI offenders, waive the Formal Review and obtain a hardship license for the...
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Woman arrested for DUI while wearing a "Hello Kitty" costume. Drink...
Halloween is almost here and that means candy, costumes, and parties. Remember to be safe and responsible. There are a lot of children out on the streets Trick-or-Treating and drinking and driving at...
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What do DUI Field Sobriety Tests look like at the roadside and what is wrong...
Recently, professional boxer Adrian Broner was arrested in Ohio for Driving Under the Influence. There was a dash-cam of the stop and of Broner performing Field Sobriety Exercises (FSE’s). DUI...
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