DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 12/19/2014
Case #: 2014XXXXX889 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
The Client was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident after he rear ended a vehicle and then fled the scene. After a lengthy investigation the Officer in the case confronted the Client about being involved in the accident and the Client admitted to causing the accident. The Firm went to Court for the Client and negotiated a deal that resulted in the Defendant's criminal charges being dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 12/18/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXX68 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client was charged with DUI and hired the firm. The Firm went to Court for the client and addressed with the State Attorney that the stop of the defendant's vehicle was improper. The stop was based upon the officer smelling an odor of alcohol as the defendant passed by him in a parking lot and having a "cold" open beer in the center console, also observed by the officer while the vehicle was in motion. The State agreed with the Firm and dismissed the DUI charges and the Defendant walked away without any criminal charges.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: Ct0069xxxxxxx NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized

On March 11, at approximately 1:31am, a Tampa Police officer saw a white ford explorer traveling south on N. Florida Ave. The Ford’s right side tires were on the outer painted fog line. As the ford travelled, the tires continued to touch the right side fog line. The Ford then began to follow very closely behind a vehicle in front of it. The Ford then changed lanes several times and was paced traveling 62mph in a 40 mph zone. The officer activated his emergency equipment once the Ford’s right rear tire struck the curb. The driver was slow to respond and did not pull over until the emergency siren was used. Once the officer made contact with the driver, he noticed a distinct odor of alcohol on his breath. The driver also fumbled and dropped his documents while trying to hand them to the officer. The driver said he was coming from Channelside with his brother. The driver also had bloodshot eyes and his face was flushed. The driver’s speech was slurred and he admitted to about 3 beers. The driver agreed to perform field sobriety exercises, which indicated impairment. He was placed under arrest for DUI and refused to provide a breath sample. During inventory of the vehicle, an open vodka bottle and 2 empty red SOLO coups were found in the back floor board. Result: the case was set for trial but before the trial began, the State dropped the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: 2014-XX-XXXXX4 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was stopped for a traffic violation and charged with the criminal offense of driving with a suspended license with knowledge. The Defendant was a probation officer and would lose her job unless the criminal charge was dropped. The attorney aggressively challenged the legality of the traffic stop forcing the state to drop all criminal charges and the court the dismiss the traffic violation.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: 14cta2lxxxxxxxx NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
On July 7, 2014, at approximately 4:06 am, the Defendant was stopped for traveling 65mph in a 50mph zone. The Deputy upon making contact with the Defendant noticed him to have a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot, watery eyes. As the Defendant opened the glove box to retrieve his insurance and registration, 2 empty beer bottles fell out. A DUI investigator was called to the scene. The DUI investigator arrived at the scene and immediately could detect a distinct odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant’s breath. The Defendant was also unsteady on his feet. The defendant agreed to perform field sobriety exercises on the flat, level portion of the roadway. During the exercises, several indicators of impairment were observed. The Defendant waived his Miranda rights and agreed to be interviewed. During the interview, the Defendant admitted to drinking 2 beers at Winghouse. The Defendant stated he did not feel impaired at all. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and refused to provide a breath sample. Result: Based on the firm’s negotiation with the State Attorney, the DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: 2014XXXX5 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Our client was pulled over for allegedly “swerving all over the roadway.” She admitted to drinking beers and allegedly performed poorly on her roadside exercises. The State alleged our client refused to comply with the breath test as she knew she was under the influence. After hiring The Ticket Clinic, the Firm’s attorney learned our client suffered a severe brain injury years past. The attorney convinced the State not to pursue charges of DUI or face a trial where the Firm would release competent evidence that officers used standardized exercises without any modification to test a partially paralyzed subject. The State agreed to drop the DUI and offered a Reckless Driving charge. This action saved the client’s driver’s license allowing her to continue to drive and work.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: 2014XXXX5 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Our client was pulled over for allegedly “swerving all over the roadway.” She admitted to drinking beers and allegedly performed poorly on her roadside exercises. The State alleged our client refused to comply with the breath test as she knew she was under the influence. After hiring The Ticket Clinic, the Firm’s attorney learned our client suffered a severe brain injury years past. The attorney convinced the State not to pursue charges of DUI or face a trial where the Firm would release competent evidence that officers used standardized exercises without any modification to test a partially paralyzed subject. The State agreed to drop the DUI and offered a Reckless Driving charge. This action saved the client’s driver’s license allowing her to continue to drive and work.

Case Summary

Date: 12/16/2014
Case #: 2014-XX-XXXX54 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was located by law enforcement parked in a turn lane and asleep behind the wheel of a running car. The officer noticed signs of impairment and the Defendant was subsequently arrested and charged with DUI (second with 5 years). The charged carried a mandatory 10 day jail sentence and the Defendant faced the prospect of losing his job if convicted. The attorney forced the case to trial while assertively pointing out flaws in the state's case. Just prior to jury selection, the prosecutor dropped the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 12/08/2014
Case #: 05-0023XXTCA08 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped for failing to maintain his lane of travel. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside exercises and was arrested for DUI. Defendant took a breath test and the results were .203 and .213 both twice the legal limit. DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/20/2014
Case #: 2004-CT-59XX-0 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was pulled over for speeding and driving without headlights. The defendant refused breath testing. Found not guilty by jury.

Case Summary

Date: 11/06/2014
Case #: 20XX-XX-XXX480 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: Violation of Non-Resident DL Requirement
Traffic
Defendant was stopped for going 10 miles over the speed limit (30 in a 40). After the traffic stop, the Defendant handed the officer an Illinois drivers license and upon questioning, stated he had lived in Florida for over a year. The Defendant was subsequently issued a speeding citation and charged with crime of Violation of Non-Resident DL Requirement. The attorney filed a motion to suppress the stop causing the prosecutor to drop all charges

Case Summary

Date: 11/02/2014
Case #: 48-2014-XX-XXXX323 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED.
Charge: Expired Driver's License
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped while driving and given a criminal citation for having an expired driver’s license. We were able to convince the judge to extend the case allowing the defendant a sufficient amount of time to reinstate his driver’s license. Defendant was able to successfully reinstate his driver’s license, and the prosecutor dropped the case at that point.
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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.