DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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

Case Summary

Date: 04/25/2019
Case #: 2019CT************
Charge: DUI
DUI
The Client's vehicle was stopped by an Officer on a report of a vehicle stopped in an intersection. The Officer found the Client asleep in his vehicle at a stop light. When the Officer knocked on his window the Client immediately left the scene and began driving erratically. The Officer then conducted another traffic stop on the Client and observed signs of impairment by alcohol. The Client performed poorly on the field sobriety exercises and gave a breath sample more than twice the legal limit. The Firm began negotiations with the Assistant State Attorney, and it was agreed that because the Client had been cooperative and had no prior criminal record, the State would dismiss the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 04/24/2019
Case #: 2015cf0010xxxx No Conviction as Charged
Charge: Possession of Cannabis / Drug Paraphernalia
Uncategorized
The client was stopped for running a stop sign and subsequently the police discovered marijuana and Cocaine in the client's vehicle. The Firm informed the prosecutor that because the drugs were found in a compartment in the vehicle that was a rental car and also because the client made no admissions to the drugs being his, the State was going to have a difficult time proving their case. The State agreed and dismissed all drug charges against the client.

Case Summary

Date: 04/23/2019
Case #: 17********10A
Charge: Burglary
Felony/Other
Our client was accused of burglarizing an apartment while the residents were home hiding in their closet. A few hours after the burglary, our client and his co-defendant were found using credit cards stolen in the burglary at a gas station several miles from the apartment. After being arrested, our client admitted to being at the apartment complex during the time of the burglary and voluntarily provided a DNA sample. DNA matching our client was found on a beer can inside of the burglarized apartment. At trial, the lawyers from the firm pointed out several issues with the State's case. Several alternate theories of defense were presented to the jury explaining the presence of our client's DNA and shifting blame onto his co-defendant. After deliberating for over 10 hours, the jury found our client Not Guilty of all the felony charges.

Case Summary

Date: 04/22/2019
Case #: 2019CT###########
Charge: DUI
DUI
The Client was stopped for driving his vehicle at 10mph in a 35mph zone and swerving all over the roadway. Once the Officer made contact with the Client he was able to determine that the Client was impaired by alcohol. The Officer requested that the Client perform field sobriety exercises. The Client performed said exercises poorly and was arrested for DUI. Once at the jail the Client refused to provide a breath sample. The Firm investigated the case and brought it to the State's attention that the Client had a disability with respect to his ability to give a breath sample, and in addition had no prior criminal history. In light of the Client's disability and absence of a criminal record, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 04/18/2019
Case #: 18*********10A
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was approached by police while he was asleep behind the wheel of his car in a restaurant parking lot. The officers ordered him out of the car and immediately began a DUI investigation. The client was eventually arrested and charged with DUI. The attorneys at the firm filed a motion to exclude the evidence collected because the police violated the client's constitutional rights. At the hearing, the judge agreed and all charges were dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 04/06/2019
Case #: 2018CT00***6
Charge: DUI
DUI
The client was charged with Driving Under the Influence, after being pulled over for speeding, and subjected to a DUI investigation. The client provided a breath sample of 0.000, showing no alcohol whatsoever in their system. Law enforcement then requested a sample of the client’s urine to see if they had any drugs in their system, even though there was no evidence or even suspicion of drug use, and the client refused to do so. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys not only won the DHSMV hearing to keep the refusal off of the client’s driving record, but also filed a Motion to Dismiss the DUI charge and a Motion to Suppress the Unlawful request for a urine sample. The State Attorney chose to drop all charges rather than attempt to contest The Ticket Clinic Attorney’s motions. Not only has the client maintained a clean criminal record, they never even had to attend court.

Case Summary

Date: 04/06/2019
Case #: 2018CT00***6
Charge: DUI
DUI
The client was charged with Driving Under the Influence, after being pulled over for speeding, and subjected to a DUI investigation. The client provided a breath sample of 0.000, showing no alcohol whatsoever in their system. Law enforcement then requested a sample of the client’s urine to see if they had any drugs in their system, even though there was no evidence or even suspicion of drug use, and the client refused to do so. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys not only won the DHSMV hearing to keep the refusal off of the client’s driving record, but also filed a Motion to Dismiss the DUI charge and a Motion to Suppress the Unlawful request for a urine sample. The State Attorney chose to drop all charges rather than attempt to contest The Ticket Clinic Attorney’s motions. Not only has the client maintained a clean criminal record, they never even had to attend court.

Case Summary

Date: 04/04/2019
Case #: CT00056XXXXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Florida High Patrol trooper was dispatched to the scene of a crash on I-75 south. Upon his arrival, he determined it was a single vehicle crash. He met with 1 witness who stated he saw the Defendant veer off the roadway where she struck a sign post with the front of her car. The trooper met with the Defendant who had a strong odor of alcoholic beverages on her breath. She also had bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and was incoherent. She was unable to communicate any details about the crash. The Defendant was unable to stand for even short periods of time. When asked to stand while the trooper explained his presence at the scene, the Defendant stated, “she had to go to sleep” and then laid on the ground. The trooper had to assist her off the ground and placed her under arrest for DUI. An open container of alcohol was found inside the vehicle. While transporting the Defendant to the Central Breath Testing, the Defendant began screaming obsenities and demanding heart medicine which was supposed to be in her purse. A search of her purse revealed no medication. Upon arrival at the jail, the Defendant was unable to walk and had to be assisted into the building to central booking. The trooper requested a breath sample once inside the Central Breath Testing center. The Defendant was read Florida’s Implied Consent law and she refused to respond in any way. Her silence was treated as a refusal and she was booked for DUI. Results: the State attorney’s office dropped the DUI charge and the Judge dismissed the open container citation.

Case Summary

Date: 04/04/2019
Case #: 2018CT00***7
Charge: Driving Under Suspension with Knowledge
Traffic
The client was arrested for the first time ever, after they were caught by police driving a car with license that had been suspended for over a year. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys investigated the cause of the suspension and found that the client’s license was suspended for failure to have car insurance, even though the client claimed they did. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys were able to collect proof from the client’s insurance company showing that they always had insurance and that their license had been suspended in error. All charges against the client were dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 04/04/2019
Case #: 2018CT00***7
Charge: Driving Under Suspension with Knowledge
Traffic
The client was arrested for the first time ever, after they were caught by police driving a car with license that had been suspended for over a year. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys investigated the cause of the suspension and found that the client’s license was suspended for failure to have car insurance, even though the client claimed they did. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys were able to collect proof from the client’s insurance company showing that they always had insurance and that their license had been suspended in error. All charges against the client were dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 04/04/2019
Case #: 2018CT00***7
Charge: Driving Under Suspension with Knowledge
Traffic
The client was arrested for the first time ever, after they were caught by police driving a car with license that had been suspended for over a year. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys investigated the cause of the suspension and found that the client’s license was suspended for failure to have car insurance, even though the client claimed they did. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys were able to collect proof from the client’s insurance company showing that they always had insurance and that their license had been suspended in error. All charges against the client were dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 04/03/2019
Case #: 2019CT00***2
Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Traffic
The client was charged with their first criminal offense ever, after they forgot to pay two traffic tickets which resulted in a license suspension. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys assisted the client in getting a valid driver’s license and were able to get all criminal charges dropped without the client ever appearing in court.
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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.