DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 12/22/2006
Case #: 57XX093-X NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was pulled over for a traffic infraction, arrested and charged with a third DUI offense. After being arrested the defendant submitted to a breath test. Case dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 12/21/2006
Case #: 57XX05-X NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was approached by police while stopped at a gas station. Defendant arrested for DUI. Motion to suppress due to an illegal stop was granted, case dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 12/19/2006
Case #: 06-4046MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was observed by two officers driving on the wrong side of the road. Officers activated their lights and the defendant failed to stop for several blocks. The defendant pulled into the driveway of her home, failed to respond to the officer\\\'s commands to exit her vehicle, and ultimately had difficulty exiting her vehicle. Officers noticed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes, and that she was dazed and confused. The defendant also admitted to drinking several vodka drinks in South Beach and performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises and refused the breath test. Acquitted by jury 12/19/2006.

Case Summary

Date: 12/18/2006
Case #: 06-1563XXMMA NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Grand Theft Auto
Uncategorized
The defendant was a passenger in a car stolen by her boyfriend. Upon the car crashing after a police chase, the defendant ran from the car and attempted to flee from an investigation into a Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The State dropped all the charges on 12/18/06.

Case Summary

Date: 12/15/2006
Case #: 06-CT014685AXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant\'s car was stopped for speeding, and an expired tag. After showing signs of impairment, the defendant was given roadside exercises on video. After the arrest, the defendant was in the back of the police car on video, cussing at the police officer. At the station, the defendant admitted drinking and asked the officer what would happen if he blew over the limit. He eventually refused the breath test. Acquitted of DUI by jury.

Case Summary

Date: 12/11/2006
Case #: 04-22955MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was seen by an off duty BSO employee driving his vehicle onto a median, failing to maintain his lane of travel, and going through two stop signs without stopping. The DUI task force was called to stop the vehicle. After noticing signs of impairment, roadside exercises were attempted on video. A breath / urine test was requested, and refused. Acquitted by jury of DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 12/04/2006
Case #: 04-836XXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped after the officer saw his vehicle leaving the lane of travel on several occasions. After noticing signs of impairment a DUI investigation began and roadside exercises were performed. The Defendant was granted a Motion to Suppress, excluding all evidence. The State appealed that ruling, and the decision was affirmed. All charges dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/29/2006
Case #: 2004-CT-5XXW NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was involved in a motorcycle crash, blood was drawn and the results were .200 and .198. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/07/2006
Case #: 06-2736MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was seen by officers traveling at a high rate of speed through the management area. The officers stopped the vehicle and noticed that the Defendant had the odor of an alcoholic beverage, bloodshot, watery eyes and had difficulty handling his vehicle documentation. The Defendant submitted to roadside sobriety exercises and performed poorly. The Defendant submitted to a breath test and admitted to consuming alcohol. The Firm filed a Motion to Suppress the Stop of the Vehicle. The Judge granted the Motion and the State dropped the charges on 11/7/06

Case Summary

Date: 11/01/2006
Case #: 06-01161XXF10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was charged with Felony DUI and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. The defendant was observed driving through an inoperable traffic signal immediately after Hurricane Wilma. The officer followed the defendant to the driveway of his home and saw the defendant slowly exit his vehicle and then ordered him to remain in the driveway so a DUI investigator could be called to the scene. The DUI investigator noticed several indicators of impairment including an odor of alcohol, flushed face, bloodshot watery eyes and an inability to maintain his balance. The defendant refused all exercises and the breath test. The Ticket Clinic filed a motion to suppress the seizure in his driveway, which was granted. State dropped all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 10/25/2006
Case #: 2006MM015914AXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was accused by his ex-girlfriend of grabbing her in a gas station parking lot and “head butting” her. Police took photographs of bruises on her arm that were consistent with being grabbed. The defendant did not give a formal statement to the police after they had requested one. The defendant was then charged with battery. The defendant was acquitted of the charge after a jury trial.

Case Summary

Date: 10/13/2006
Case #: 29-C0X1-CT-15XX162 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant ran into a cement wall. When officers arrived they noticed the odor of alcohol on defendant’s breath, red blood shot eyes and slurred speech. Based on these observations the Officers conducted a DUI Investigation. The defendant admitted to having 4 drinks and according to the officer performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises. The defendant was arrested and taken to the station where he blew a .102 and .104. State dropped the DUI.
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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.