DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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

Case Summary

Date: 05/10/2016
Case #: 00-104XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
The defendant was stopped for speeding. He completed the roadside exercises and refused the breath test. Defendant was acquitted by a jury of DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 05/09/2016
Case #: 2015CT00******
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The client was stopped by law enforcement for running a red light. Once stopped the Officer smelled the odor of marijuana and the odor of alcohol. The Officer requested the Client to submit to sobriety exercises, which the client completed. However the officer still arrested him for DUI and upon searching the clients vehicle discovered marijuana. The client did not admit to or know the marijuana was in the vehicle. After discussing the law on the issue as well as the clients background and the facts of the case, the Firm was able to get the State to agree to dismiss the DUI and the Possession of Marijuana charge.

Case Summary

Date: 05/09/2016
Case #: 2016 MAY ******
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Our client was pulled over by FHP for running a stop sign. The Trooper required that our client exit the car, and the situation became confrontational. The Troopper noticed signs of impairment, including red/ glassy eyes, slurred speech, the odor of alcohol and unsteadiness. After our law firm obtained the video, it appeared that the officer may have exaggerated, as the signs of impairment were not noticable on the video. After admitting to consuming a "few drinks" and performing the roadside excerises on videeo, our client was arrested. A breath test was offered, but refused by our client. Our firm filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence, and on the day of the motion, ther DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 04/27/2016
Case #: 2015CT00######
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client was stopped by law enforcement and a DUI investigation ensued after the officer claimed he noticed signs of impairment. Subsequently the client then gave a breath sample over the legal limit. After speaking with the State Attorney about the specific facts of the case, as well as the clients background the State agreed to dismiss the charge of DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 04/25/2016
Case #: MB 2015MM00******
Charge: Battery
Uncategorized
Client was charged with domestic battery after his live in girlfriend and another witness stated to law enforcement that he had stuck his girlfriend and also cut her, even though it was not clear where she received the cut. Her alleged injuries required hospital treatment and thousands of dollars in medical costs. The firm discussed the facts of the case with the State and the State agreed to dismiss the charges without having him pay for any medical bills.

Case Summary

Date: 04/25/2016
Case #: 02-0135XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for making a turn from the wrong lane. The defendant completed roadside exercises and took breath test. He blew .083 and .088. Dui charge dropped during trial.

Case Summary

Date: 04/24/2016
Case #: 04- CT- 118XX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Uncategorized
Dismissed

Case Summary

Date: 04/21/2016
Case #: 15-XXXX6MXXXA
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant's vehicle was observed to be speeding and failing to maintain its lane of travel. The police officer followed the vehicle for approximately 1 mile and initialed a traffic stop. Upon making contact, the officer noticed that the driver "reeked of alcohol" and had bloodshot eyes. The driver admitted to consuming Heineken beers at a nearby bar. The officer called for a DUI officer to arrive as a DUI investigation was about to begin. The DUI officer noticed similar signs of impairment as well as slurred/mumbled speech. Roadside exercises were offered and performed on video. The driver was arrested and offered a breath test, which he refused. After completing discovery and deposing the stopping officer, our law firm filed a Motion to Suppress, arguing that the detention of the driver was unlawful. Through detailed research, almost 50 pages of Florida caselaw was obtained and provided to the State Attorney in support of the firm's motion. In response to the motion and research, the State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge. This same Defendant retained The Ticket Clinic for a DUI several years ago, and we were able to get that DUI charge dropped as well!

Case Summary

Date: 04/20/2016
Case #: 20XX-XX-X73 No Conviction As Charged
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client was stopped for allegedly going 64 in a 35mph zone. When the officer approached, he noticed glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol. He also noticed the driver to be slow and lethargic. The officer asked our client where he was coming from and the client said “none of your business”. He was asked to step out of the vehicle and perform field sobriety exercises. According to the arrest report, he sternly refused. The officer told him he would cut him a break and let him call for a ride or walk home. Our client elected to walk home. After the officer left, our client re-entered his vehicle and attempted to drive off. He was stopped again by the same officer and arrested for DUI. We filed a motion alleging the stop was bad, and that there was no reasonable suspicion to investigate and no probable cause to arrest. After the motion was heard, but before the judge ruled, the state dropped the criminal charge.

Case Summary

Date: 04/15/2016
Case #: 20XXCXXF00XXX7 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was charged with Felony Driving While License Suspended and was offered more than half a year in jail by the State Attorney. The Firm filed a motion on his behalf to dismiss the felony charges as they should only be misdemeanor charges. The State submitted and dropped the felony charge to a misdemeanor with no jail.

Case Summary

Date: 04/13/2016
Case #: 08-13XX62XXXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was stopped for having an expired license plate. Upon making contact with the Defendant the Officer noticed the Defendant to have the odor of an alcoholic beverage about his breath, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and his large motor skills seemed to be affected. Upon being asked by the officer to produce his driver’s license, the Defendant handed him a credit card. The Defendant admitted he had been drinking prior to getting in the vehicle. The Defendant was asked to perform roadside exercises and performed poorly. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and submitted to the breath test. The results were .136/.141 g/210L, almost twice the legal limit. All DUI charges were dropped by the State of Florida

Case Summary

Date: 04/08/2016
Case #: 2016 APR ********
Charge: Possession of Cannabis / Drug Paraphernalia
Uncategorized
According to the police, they came into contact with the Defendant and smelled the odor of cannabis. They eventually arrested the Defendant for Possession Cannabis. The attorney for the firm investigated the case, and was able to get the Defendant into a program for first time offenders. Upon completion of the program, the attorney for the firm was able to get the prosecutor to drop the case completely.
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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.