DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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

Case Summary

Date: 07/15/2014
Case #: 201XXXXXXX645 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Permitting Unauthorized Driver to Drive
Uncategorized
The Defendant was using his girlfriend as a driver for their business. While traveling together in separate vehicles, law enforcement stopped the girlfriend’s vehicle (registered to the Defendant) for an unrelated traffic offense. The Defendant and his girlfriend were charged with “Permitting unauthorized Driver to Drive” and “Driving while License Suspended with Knowledge” respectively. The attorney negotiated vigorously with the State Attorney’s Office and challenged the knowledge requirement of the alleged crime. Eventually the prosecutor relented and dropped all criminal charges against the Defendant.

Case Summary

Date: 07/10/2014
Case #: 201XXXXXXX98 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
Our client allegedly rear ended a car and that car hit a third car. As the first 2 vehicles were pulling off the roadway, our client allegedly sped off. A civilian witness was able to get the license plate and called the police. The police responded to the residence of the alleged hit and run driver and noticed a vehicle that fit the description given to them and the vehicle had fresh damage. The driver of the vehicle ultimately confessed to leaving the scene because he was scared that this accident could ruin his career. He was then charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident. Our firm convinced the prosecutor to drop the charge based on our client’s perfect driving record, age, and career.

Case Summary

Date: 07/07/2014
Case #: 201XXXXXX439 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
Client was seen colliding with another's vehicle, causing significant property damage, and then fleeing the scene. A detective witnessed said fleeing and attempted to stop the Client without immediate success. Finally the Client did stop and was charged with Leaving The Scene of Accident With Property Damage. After extensive negotiations with the State Attorney, all charges were dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 07/07/2014
Case #: 130XXXXXXXX10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
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 of a Controlled Substance. 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: 07/07/2014
Case #: 130XXXXXXXX10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
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 of a Controlled Substance. 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: 07/01/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXXX22 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
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Client was charged with DUI after sheriff's deputies found him in his vehicle, with the ignition on, after having just vomited outside his vehicle and parked behind a grocery store. The officers asked the Client where he was coming from and he would not give an answer. The client then admitted to drinking and gave a breath sample that was over the legal limit. The Firm investigated the case and discovered that the Defendant was actually attending a friends party in close proximity to the parking lot and found a witness to testify that the Client never actually drove his vehicle impaired and was simply "sleeping it off." The Firm then set the case for trial and the State agreed to drop the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 06/30/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXXXX23 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client was pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the road and speeding. When the officer approached, she thought our client may be impaired. She called for another officer to conduct a DUI investigation. That officer claimed our client had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet, and was not responding to questions appropriately. The officer conducted field sobriety exercises and form the opinion that our client was impaired and proceeded to arrest him. When asked to provide a breath sample, our client refused. Case went to trial and the Jury found our client NOT GUILTY

Case Summary

Date: 06/30/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXXXX03 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Reckless Driving
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Law enforcement observed the Defendant driving a new sports car early Saturday morning on the Florida Turnpike. The officer alleged the Defendant was weaving in between traffic at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The Officer also alleged several vehicles were affected by the Defendant including one Fed-Ex truck that was nearly run off the road. After stopping the Defendant, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol and conducted a DUI investigation. Although the Defendant passed the field sobriety exercises, he was still charged with Reckless Driving and willful wanton disregard for people and property. The attorney challenged the validity and legal sufficiency of the officer's allegations. These challenges included the fact there was no video of the driving or radar/laser reading of the alleged speed. After vigorous negotiations the attorney convinced the state to drop all criminal charges against the defendant.

Case Summary

Date: 06/30/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXXXX73 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Client was pulled over after making a right turn, going across 3 lanes of travel and striking the median. When the officer approached the vehicle, he smelled a heavy odor of alcohol. He asked for our client’s driver’s license, and our client handed him a credit card. The officer also noticed bloodshot eyes and drooling. Based on these observations, the officer requested that he perform field sobriety exercises. After his performance, he was arrested and taken to jail. He refused to provide a breath sample. The State dropped the DUI a week before trial.

Case Summary

Date: 06/30/2014
Case #: 20XXXXXXXXXX61 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Reckless Driving
Uncategorized
Client was pulled over after she passed an unmarked police car over a solid double yellow line at a high rate of speed. When she got back over into the lane, she ran a motorcyclist off the road and into the emergency lane. The State dropped the Reckless prior to trial.

Case Summary

Date: 06/05/2014
Case #: 120XXXXXXXX0A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
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 of 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: 06/03/2014
Case #: 130XXXXXXX10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Petit Theft
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According to the police, the Defendant entered into a Home Depot and picked up and concealed various items. He walked out past all checkout areas and left the store. He was arrested for shop lifting and charged with Petty theft. 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.