Thomas C. Grajek | April 25, 2025 | Criminal Defense
If you have criminal charges or legal problems, knowing about attorney-client privilege is key. This legal principle ensures that anything you share with your attorney remains confidential. It provides a safe space for clients to openly discuss their case without fear that their words will be used against them. However, be aware that there are […]
Thomas C. Grajek | April 15, 2025 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve been charged with a crime as a defendant, police misconduct could play a significant role in your case. Police misconduct occurs when officers break rules or violate your rights, and recognizing it can help you build a strong defense and possibly lead to dropped charges. Here are five common examples of police misconduct […]
Thomas C. Grajek | April 8, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Only a prosecutor can decide to drop charges in criminal cases in Florida. A victim may decide that they no longer wish to pursue their criminal claim against the defendant, but they have no authority to do so. While there are a number of reasons why charges may be dropped, it is important to remember […]
Thomas C. Grajek | January 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested for alleged prostitution in a massage parlor can be an overwhelming and life-altering experience. Law enforcement agencies continue to target massage parlors in their efforts to combat illegal activities, often leading to sting operations and high-profile arrests. These cases can result in serious legal consequences, including criminal charges, reputational damage, and potential restrictions […]
Thomas C. Grajek | October 4, 2024 | Criminal Defense
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were around 508,490 arrests made in 2020. We have likely all heard that you have the right to remain silent on TV shows or movies. But what exactly does this mean? Many people are not aware of their rights and the questions they could ask police […]
Thomas C. Grajek | November 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense
How to use your right to remain silent in Florida “Miranda rights” are often depicted in movies and shows, but the actors don’t always provide an accurate look at the law. Your Miranda rights protect your freedom during an arrest. Supported by Constitutional Amendments, they give you the right to remain silent and the right […]
Thomas C. Grajek | September 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Make sure you know your rights and don’t let your reputation suffer. Recently, Tampa Bay area residents got news of yet another sting operation: over the course of four months, undercover Hillsborough County detectives arrested 176 men who were trying to buy sex, most of whom are currently facing charges related to solicitation of prostitution, […]
Thomas C. Grajek | March 23, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When you have done something that is against the law, you will face the consequences set by the law. Depending on the type of offense you have committed against the law, you are subject to litigation, and the Court decides how you should be punished for your actions.Probation can be a word you may have […]
Thomas C. Grajek | January 29, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Disturbing the peace, or breaching the peace, is a complicated categorization of a wide variety of offenses. Most people believe that breaching the peace isn’t serious. A person’s intent can have an impact on legal action after the fact. Common questions surrounding the issue include: It’s a broad topic, and often difficult to ascertain which […]
Thomas C. Grajek | September 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense
A good team of Lakeland criminal defense lawyers has an arsenal of defenses he or she may call upon to assist a client. One of those defenses may be renunciation. To be found not guilty as pled according to the defense of renunciation means a defendant is not considered to be guilty of an offense or […]