DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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

Case Summary

Date: 01/09/2016
Case #: 1########5
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Our client was pulled over for allegedly swerving all over the road. Upon making contact with our client, the officer claims he detected several signs of impairment and that our client admitted to drinking. The officer conducted field sobriety exercises and says that our client failed to perform them to standards. After being arrested and taken to the police station, our client refused to provide a breath sample. During of our investigation of the case, Ticket Clinic attorneys became aware of the fact that the arresting officer had been suspended for allegedly battering a teen following a traffic stop. Ticket Clinic attorneys immediately set the case for trial and the state was forced to dismiss the charges.

Case Summary

Date: 01/08/2016
Case #: XXXXXXX0A
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The client's vehicle was stopped by police officers as they suspected a possible DUI. Another police agency from a neighboring city was called in the complete the DUI investigation.  After completing the DUI investigation, our client was arrested.  A breath test was requested, and our client consented. A breath test reading that was over the legal limit was obtained.  Our firm filed a Motion to Suppress all evidence based on the responding police department's lack of jurisdiction to complete the DUI investigation in the neighboring city.  As a result, the DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 01/08/2016
Case #: Case # Not Available
Charge: Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer
Uncategorized
After an incident at a state park, our client was arrested for Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. Our firm was able to obtain multiple witness' statements that contradicted the statements of law enforcement. In addition, our firm obtained information and photographs from the officer's social media accounts that called into question who was the actual aggressor. After presenting this evidence to the State Attorney, the Assault on a Law Enforcement charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 12/15/2015
Case #: 15-xxxxxxxxxx0A
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
DUI with Property Damage: Our client and his passenger were approached by police after our client's car was found crashed against a tree. Law enforcement observed the odor of alcohol, took a statement from our client and asked our client to perform field sobriety exercises. After the exercises, our client provided a breath sample of .185 and .196. After our office took the case we thoroughly reviewed all of the State's evidence and after making substantial legal arguments, the prosecution dismissed all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 11/10/2015
Case #: 20XXCTXX6XXX0 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was charged with Driving under the influence. The defendant was stopped for swerving between lanes. Once stopped it was discovered that there were several children in the car ages 1 through 12. The defendant admitted to having a couple drinks. The State wanted the defendant to do 180 days in jail on the charge. The Firm filed a motion to suppress the evidence in the case as the stop of defendant’s vehicle was unlawful. The Court agreed with the Firm and suppressed the evidence in the case, thereby limiting severely what the State could prove in the case. Instead of agreeing to dismiss the case the State appealed the judge’s decision. Ultimately the State’s appeal was dismissed and all charges against the defendant were dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/06/2015
Case #: 14XXXXXXXXX0A
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
According to the police, the Defendant was involved in a road rage incident. He allegedly crashed his car into another vehicle on the highway. When the vehicles stopped, both drivers engaged in a verbal dispute. A road ranger came to assist in moving the vehicles from the roadway. The Defendant allegedly started to take photographs of the other vehicle, a small child in the vehicle and the other driver. When the other driver protested, the Defendant allegedly started a physical altercation with the other driver. According to the Road Ranger, the Defendant almost threw the other driver into traffic. The police arrived and claimed that the Defendant was verbally abusive towards them as well. They placed the Defendant under arrest for battery. The attorney for the firm investigated the case. He wrote a “Stand Your Ground” Motion to Dismiss and prepared to argue it. On the day of the motion, the State dismissed all charges against the Defendant.

Case Summary

Date: 11/06/2015
Case #: 15XXXXXXXXX0A
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.

Case Summary

Date: 11/02/2015
Case #: 14XXXXXXXXX0A
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
According to the police, the Defendant was in a no parking zone at the airport. The officer advised the Defendant to keep driving. The Defendant pulled up a few feet but then parked the car again. The officer ordered the Defendant to either drive around or to go to the parking lot. According to the officer, the Defendant became belligerent and refused to move his car. The Officer advised the Defendant that he was going to issue him a ticket. At that point, the Defendant intentionally attempted to drive away. The officer eventually stopped him and the Defendant was charged with Disobeying A Lawful Command of a Police Officer. The attorney for the firm prepared the case for trial. At the end of the trial, the Defendant was found Not Guilty of any criminal wrongdoing.

Case Summary

Date: 10/23/2015
Case #: 14XXXXXXXXX0A No Conviction As Charged
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
According to the police, they came upon the Defendant who was passed out behind the wheel at a railroad crossing.  They made several attempts to wake him up.  When he eventually woke up, his foot came off the brake and his car rolled forward in a dangerous manner.  The officer noticed that the defendant smelled like alcohol.  He also had red, bloodshot eyes and a flushed face.  He performed poorly on the roadside exercises.  The police placed the Defendant under arrest and requested that he provide a breath sample.  He blew a .091 and .085.  The attorney investigated the case and prepared for trial.  The State dropped all DUI related charges.

Case Summary

Date: 10/07/2015
Case #: 2015-304XXX No Conviction As Charged
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
After being stopped for speeding, and submitting to Field Sobriety Exercises, our client was arrested for DUI. A breath test was requested, but our client chose to refuse this test. During our investigation, we were able to establish a positive performance of the exercises and many inconsistencies between the video and the officer's written report. Based on these facts, the State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 10/07/2015
Case #: 2015-303XXX No Conviction As Charged
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Our client, who drives for a living was arrested during Bike Week for DUI. After the arrest, the Defendant submitted to a urine test, which showed the presence of Codeine. The client insisted that the results were flawed, and supporting documentation of a negative drug test was provided to the State Attorney's office, that was obtained shortly after the DUI arrest. The State Attorney agreed to drop the DUI charge based on these facts.

Case Summary

Date: 10/07/2015
Case #: 2015-308XX No Conviction As Charged
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
Our client was involved in a rear end collision and then allegedly left the scene of the accident. A criminal charge was filed and our law firm began our representation. After investigating the case, demanding all of the State's discovery and thorough negotiations with the State Attorney's office, all criminal charges were dropped
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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.