Thomas C. Grajek | September 29, 2025 | DUI
Starting October 1, 2025, Florida drivers face new and tougher consequences for refusing a DUI test. This is because of Trenton’s Law (HB 687). This law is named for seven-year-old Trenton Wilkerson, whose tragic death in 2020 prompted lawmakers to make certain rules tougher for people who were accused of impaired driving. Specifically, it turned […]
Thomas C. Grajek | September 29, 2025 | DUI
Understanding how often DUI cases go to trial is helpful for defendants who are worried about how their case is going to turn out. While most DUI cases in Polk County, FL, resolve through plea bargains, a small percentage do proceed to trial. If this happens, working with an experienced Polk County criminal defense lawyer […]
Thomas C. Grajek | January 24, 2025 | DUI
If you’ve ever had a drink and wondered how long alcohol will stay on your breath, you’re not alone. Many people share this concern, especially if they need to drive or may be required to take a breathalyzer test. In this article, we’ll explain how alcohol affects your breath, how long it lingers, and what […]
Thomas C. Grajek | November 20, 2023 | DUI
Our Lakeland DUI lawyers break down the consequences of DUI. Drunk driving is a serious offense in Florida, and the legal consequences can also be serious. These can include license suspension, vehicle impoundment, substantial fines, alcohol education classes, community service, the use of an ignition interlock device, probation, and even jail time. In Florida, a first-time […]
Thomas C. Grajek | January 20, 2023 | DUI
Lakeland DUI Defense Attorney Lists Foods That Can Inflate BAC Results Police departments often use breathalyzers to conclude whether a driver is too intoxicated to drive – even though the tests are well-known to give false results. One of the most common triggers for a false positive BAC test result from a breathalyzer is food. […]
Thomas C. Grajek | March 10, 2021 | DUI
A DUI conviction and arrest poses financial and social consequences that can significantly affect your mental health. It can take a toll on your emotional and mental well-being. Having a DUI record can impact your whole life in general. In Florida, a DUI charge has harsh consequences that, apart from affecting your personal, financial and work life, can also cause […]