DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 07/17/2006
Case #: 05-0077XXXF10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was stopped for driving without a tag light. The two officers observed the defendant to have an odor of alcohol, flushed face, bloodshot watery eyes and a distinct sway associated with alcohol impairment. The defendant performed extremely poorly on the roadside sobriety exercises while on video. The defendant was found not guilty by a jury.

Case Summary

Date: 07/10/2006
Case #: 2006-CT-1XX2-X NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client rear ended an SUV and caused it to flip over on its side. Officers arrived and noticed that defendant had an odor of alcohol on his breath and his speech was slurred. The officer also noticed that the defendant’s eyes were bloodshot. The officer requested that the defendant perform field sobriety exercises. He refused, was arrested and taken to the station where he submitted to a breath test. His results were a .098. After we successfully had the results of the breath test thrown out of court, the state decided to drop the DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 06/12/2006
Case #: 48-2005-CT-17660 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client pulled into his driveway and found the police to be there on a separate matter. When client staggered from his car, the police conducted a DUI investigation. Client was arrested after the officers claimed he performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises. Client blew a .031 and gave a urine sample to the officers. State dismissed the case.

Case Summary

Date: 06/08/2006
Case #: 05-2533XXCA08 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
After receiving a call that the defendant had kicked his ex-girlfriend's door in, the police began to follow the defendant and pulled him over after noticing that he had an expired tag on the car. The ex-girlfriend testified that the defendant was very intoxicated when he was at her appartment, just before the police stopped his vehicle. After noticing signs of impairment, and admitting that he had come from a bar, the defendant was offered roadside exercises which he refused. He also refused to take a breath test. The defendant was found not guilty of all charges after trial.

Case Summary

Date: 06/08/2006
Case #: 05-2533XXCA08 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
After receiving a call that the defendant had kicked his ex-girlfriend's door in, the police began to follow the defendant and pulled him over after noticing that he had an expired tag on the car. The ex-girlfriend testified that the defendant was very intoxicated when he was at her appartment, just before the police stopped his vehicle. After noticing signs of impairment, and admitting that he had come from a bar, the defendant was offered roadside exercises which he refused. He also refused to take a breath test. The defendant was found not guilty of all charges after trial.

Case Summary

Date: 06/05/2006
Case #: 06-15175TCA99 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped by police for weaving in and out of traffic. Police noticed that the Defendant’s eyes were red in color and glassy, and he had trouble producing his vehicle documentation. Defendant admitted taking Xanax, and his speech was slurred. A DUI investigation was conducted and the defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Defefendant was arrested for DUI and refused a breath test. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 06/05/2006
Case #: 06-15175TCA99 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped by police for weaving in and out of traffic. Police noticed that the Defendant’s eyes were red in color and glassy, and he had trouble producing his vehicle documentation. Defendant admitted taking Xanax, and his speech was slurred. A DUI investigation was conducted and the defendant performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Defefendant was arrested for DUI and refused a breath test. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 05/11/2006
Case #: 06-XX379XMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped for failing to maintain lane of travel, almost striking other vehicles. The defendant was also speeding 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. After the stop, the defendant said to the officer, "I probably should not be driving", " I've had a few things to drink" and "I'm certainly not in good shape." After being arrested for DUI the defendant blew a .132, and .131. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 05/10/2006
Case #: 04-063XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was involved in an accident with injuries. When the officer arrived on the scene the defendant was in the driver's seat and kept saying they were sorry and shouldn't have been driving. The defendant agreed to a blood test which registered a .28 reading. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 03/08/2006
Case #: 04-0121XXMM10a NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was involved in a domestic dispute. When the police arrived they arrested for DUI. The defendant takes the breath test and blows .124, and .137. Dui charged dropped during trial.

Case Summary

Date: 02/23/2006
Case #: 09-1XX61MXX10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Refusal to Sign Summons
Uncategorized
The Defendant was at Fort Lauderdale International Airport and was parked in front of the terminal. Officers approached the Defendant and asked him to move his vehicle to another area. The Officer then issued the Defendant a parking ticket, which the Defendant allegedly refused to sign. The Defendant was also accused of throwing the unsigned parking ticket out of the car window and was charged with littering. The firm was able to produce the original citation that reflected the Defendant’s signature on the citation. All charges were dropped by the State.

Case Summary

Date: 02/10/2006
Case #: 03-016XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Once he was approached there were signs of impairment that were noticed by the deputy. The defendant was arrested for DUI. He took a breath and urine test , which showed marijuana. The defendant had marijuana in his possession. Acquitted by jury of 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.