Thomas C. Grajek | May 30, 2025 | Lakeland Criminal Law
In the last decade, Florida significantly changed their gun laws, adding stronger regulations for purchasing weapons and giving the government more control over gun removal. Florida gun laws include provisions for permitless concealed carry for eligible individuals and specify restrictions for those who can legally possess firearms. Additionally, all firearm purchases from a licensed dealer […]
Thomas C. Grajek | May 23, 2025 | Lakeland Criminal Law
For many people, “lawyer” vs “attorney” is a distinction without a difference. Most people use these terms interchangeably, and there is nothing wrong with that. When someone does make a distinction, however, they are usually distinguishing between someone who has been to law school and someone who is actually licensed to practice law. How To […]
Thomas C. Grajek | April 28, 2025 | Lakeland Criminal Law
Being falsely accused of something you didn’t do as a criminal defendant is incredibly frustrating and painful. You might feel confused or powerless, but the most important thing to remember is this: you have rights and options. It’s important to stay focused and take the right steps. A strong legal defense starts with understanding how […]
Thomas C. Grajek | March 27, 2025 | Lakeland Criminal Law
A team of criminal defense attorneys serve as a counselor and advocate for somebody accused of a crime. The defense attorney can be appointed by the court to represent a defendant or hired and paid by the defendant. While there can be differences in how private attorneys and court-appointed lawyers are paid, all criminal defense […]
Thomas C. Grajek | November 25, 2024 | Lakeland Criminal Law
Being arrested is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. The potential consequences are severe, including fines, jail time, probation, and long-term impacts on the future. When facing charges, working with a criminal defense lawyer is one of the most critical steps a defendant can take, but it’s just as important to […]
Thomas C. Grajek | November 18, 2024 | Lakeland Criminal Law
If you learn that there is an out-of-state warrant for your arrest, you need to take it very seriously. You could be arrested and extradited if you come into contact with law enforcement. The extradition laws are confusing, but you may have a viable defense. The first step is to talk to our criminal defense […]