DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

To protect our clients privacy, incomplete case numbers are provided.

Case Summary

Date: 07/02/2007
Case #: 06-16536XMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
An officer observed the defendant run a stop sign at John Young Circle in Hollywood, FL. and then fail to maintain his lane, almost causing an accident with another vehicle. The defendant failed to pull over for two blocks. The officer noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech. The defendant had difficulty exiting the vehicle and was unsteady on his feet. He was lethargic and used his vehicle for balance while walking. The defendant performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises and blew a .247/.257 on the intoxylizer, over three times the legal limit. The judge did not allow the case to go to the jury and entered a directed verdict in favor of the defendant, the functional equivalent of a dismissal.

Case Summary

Date: 06/21/2007
Case #: 06-20757CF10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Fleeing and Eluding
Uncategorized
An officer from the Miccossukee Police Department witnessed the defendant speeding on a motorcycle. The officer put his lights on to effect a traffic stop, but the defendant sped off at speeds in excess of 150 M.P.H. The defendant ran out of gas and was arrested for Felony Fleeing and Eluding, a third degree felony. Our Firm filed a demand for Speedy trial and announced ready for trial. The State dropped all felony charges.

Case Summary

Date: 06/19/2007
Case #: 06-0150XXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Criminal Mischief
Uncategorized
The defendant was charged with Criminal Mischief arising out of spray painting a pier in Lauderdale by the Sea. The firm filed a motion to suppress an unlawful seizure of the defendant. The motion was granted and the State dropped all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 06/06/2007
Case #: 07-8681MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Disorderly Conduct
Uncategorized
The defendant was accused of the crime of Trespassing by several officers for failing to leave the Hard Rodk Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The Judge directed a verdict in favor of the defendant as the Tresspass affidavit was legally insufficient. Case dismissed by judge during Trial.

Case Summary

Date: 06/06/2007
Case #: 502007CT001156AXXXSB NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped by the police for going 56 mph in a 35 mph zone, weaving within her lane of travel and for following vehicles in front of her too closely. Police noticed that the defendant had bloodshot – glassy eyes, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, slurred speech and was very argumentative. The defendant admitted having a few drinks and performed poorly of field sobriety exercises. The defendant refused a breath test and was arrested for DUI. After a jury trial, The defendant was found not guilty of DUI after the jury deliberated for one minute.

Case Summary

Date: 06/05/2007
Case #: 2003-CT-6XXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for driving without headlights. The defendant took the breath test and blew .085 and .087. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 06/04/2007
Case #: 04-012746XMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was seen by officers bumping into a curb and later weaving in and out of traffic. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, flushed complexion, slurred speech and an inability to maintain balance upon making contact with the defendant. The defendant performed poorly on roadsides and submitted to a breath test, which resulted in a .129/.141 g/210L, well over the legal limit. On the day of trial, the State dropped the D.U.I. charge.

Case Summary

Date: 05/25/2007
Case #: 06-14571MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant crashed into three other vehicles while they were stopped at a traffic light. The defendant then left the scene of the accident. One of the vehicles followed the defendant until law enforcement arrived. Deputy Hauter and the BSO DUI Task Force noticed that the defendant had an odor of alcohol on his breath, observed glassy bloodshot eyes, was unsteady on his feet, had urinated in his pants and stated he had consumed two Corona Beers and felt that he was impaired by alcohol. The defendant performed poorly on the roadsides and took the breath test, which indicated he was a one point and was probably over the limit. The State dropped the D.U.I Charges.

Case Summary

Date: 05/23/2007
Case #: 06-0401XXTC10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Racing
Uncategorized
The officer was on his way home from work when he saw the defendant next to another car at a traffic light. The officer testified that he saw the defendant and the other car \"peel out\", spin tires and take off at a high rate of speed for over a quarter of a mile. The defendant admitted to \"being stupid and playing around.\" Acquitted by jury within 10 minutes of beginning deliberations.

Case Summary

Date: 05/22/2007
Case #: 2006CT031337A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for failing to maintain his lane of travel after the officer had received an anonymous tip alleging that the defendant was driving recklessly. Once stopped, the officers noticed that the defendant had difficulty producing documents for the car and was very unsteady as he exited the vehicle. He was asked to perform roadside exercises but said no, because he knew that he would fail as he suffers from Diabetes. He was arrested and later refused a breath test. Acquitted of D.U.I. after trial.

Case Summary

Date: 05/15/2007
Case #: 07-5563XMM10A0 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for driving his vehicle without its lights on at night. After realizing that the defendant\'s license was suspended, the deputy asked the defendant to exit the car, as he noticed signs that the defendant was impaired. The defendant admitted to having a \"few drinks.\" Roadside exercises were completed on video, and the defendant refused a breath test after being placed under arrest. D.U.I charge dropped on the day of trial.

Case Summary

Date: 04/18/2007
Case #: 06-4664XM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped by the Sergeant of the B.S.O. DUI Task Force who was on his way home from work for driving 105 M.P.H. in a 55 M.P.H. zone on I-95 and weaving in and out of traffic. Upon making contact with the defendant the Sergeant noticed the defendant to have an odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot watery eyes and was unsteady on her feet. A second member of the DUI Task Force arrived on the scene and noticed the defendant to have a strong odor of alcohol, red and watery eyes, a flushed face and slurred speech. The defendant participated in roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly. The defendant submitted to a breath test which resulted in a .144/.145 reading. The defendant was found not guilty by a jury.
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Rolando A. Sanchez, Esq.

Originally from Miami , grew up in Central Florida.  After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he worked on F-15E fighter jets as an Avionics Technician.  He was Honorably Discharged. Afterwards, he attended University of Central Florida and received a BSBA Finance Degree, cum laude.  Next, he attended Barry University for law school and among other things, served as V.P. of the Veterans Legal Society.  Since graduating in 2016, Mr. Sanchez has dedicated his career to helping those charged with criminal matters.  These cases include traffic, misdemeanors and felonies, including trials and post-conviction relief. Mr. Sanchez is the lead attorney in Ticket Clinic’s Kissimmee office, handling cases in Osceola, Polk, Hardee and Desoto Counties.