DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 02/28/2014
Case #: 2XXX-XXT-0XXX1 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was observed weaving in and out of his lane. Based on this driving pattern, he was pulled over. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. The defendant admitted to drinking 2 Bud Lights. He also was swaying while the officer was talking to him. He was asked to perform field sobriety exercises and according to the officer, he did not do well. He was arrested and taken to jail. He provided a breath sample of .177, more than twice the legal limit. Our attorneys convinced the State that there were issues with the case and the State dropped the DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 02/27/2014
Case #: 2XXX-XXT-11XXX0 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
The Defendant was accused of rear ending another vehicle and leaving the scene. Witnesses were able to get the license plate number. Police responded to the defendant's home and charged him. On the day of trial, the State dropped the charges.

Case Summary

Date: 02/25/2014
Case #: 1XXX19XX6MXX0A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The police were called by the alleged victim in the case, who happened to be the Defendant’s wife. The Defendant’s wife indicated that he had punched her in the face after an argument over their pending divorce. When the police arrived, the alleged victim appeared to have a black eye and swollen lip. The alleged victim told the police that the Defendant had destroyed the house phone and taken her cellular phone, which is why she had to run to the neighbor’s house to call 911. The police made contact with the Defendant, at which time they learned that he had also called the police regarding the incident. The Defendant admitted they had been fighting, but said that it never became physical. He indicated that the victim threatened to have him arrested if he did not give her money immediately. At that point, the alleged victim began hitting herself in the face to make it appear as though the Defendant had battered her. The police arrested the Defendant. The attorney for the firm investigated the case thoroughly and prepared for trial. On the day of trial, the State dismissed all charges against the Defendant.

Case Summary

Date: 02/25/2014
Case #: 1XXX0023XXTXX0A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Uncategorized
The police were dispatched to an accident in the parking lot of a local business. According to police, when they arrived on the scene, the Defendant was present but his vehicle was not. It was later discovered that shortly after the accident, the passenger of the vehicle drove the car away. The police were unable to conduct a full traffic investigation due to the Defendant’s vehicle being driven away from the scene. After some time had elapsed, the Defendant’s vehicle was returned to the scene. The Defendant admitted to permitting the passenger to drive the vehicle away. He also admitted to walking away from the scene himself for a short period of time. He was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The Attorney for the firm investigated the case thoroughly, and was able to provide witness statements to the State Attorney. The State dismissed the entire case prior to trial.

Case Summary

Date: 02/24/2014
Case #: 2XXXT0XX9XXAXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was charged with DUI and his vehicle was stopped for running a red light. The defendant performed poorly on the roadside tests and then gave a breath sample over the legal limit. After negotiating with the State in this matter the Defendant's DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 02/20/2014
Case #: 2019-M*-0****
Charge: DUI
DUI
The client was pulled over by the police after being observed swerving. During the stop the police detected the odor of alcohol and requested that the client perform sobriety tests. Despite being cooperative the client was still arrested and blew over the legal limit. Due to lack of criminal history the Ticket Clinic attorney was able to work with the state and get them to drop the DUI Charge.

Case Summary

Date: 02/20/2014
Case #: 20XXXT0XXX503AXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was clocked traveling 45 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone with her brake light out. After making an abrupt turn into a gas station, she was stopped by the officer. The defendant smelled of a strong odor of alcohol and had glassy eyes. She said she was working until 11 p.m. and had a glass of wine at work. She then said she went to the Key-Lime House where she had 3 vodka and orange juice drinks. She pulled into the gas station to buy wine coolers to bring to her friends house. During the walk and turn, the defendant did not walk heel to toe at all. During the Finger To Nose exercise, she continually held her hand on her nose after being told numerous times to put it right back down to her side after each command. During the alphabet task, she skipped around and missed some letters. She was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. While at the Breath Alcohol Testing Facility, the Defendant told the officer that “she knew she should not be driving, but she had to pick up another friend at home who was more impaired. She was asked to submit to a breath test and continually asked the officer what she should do. She asked the officer what would happen if she blew over the legal limit versus if she refused the test. After the officer told her she had to make a decision, she finally refused. The Firm was able to get certain evidence excluded and convinced the Assistant State Attorney on the day of trial to dismiss the charge of Driving Under the Influence.

Case Summary

Date: 02/19/2014
Case #: 2XXXCT00XX62XXXMA NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was reported as driving erratically in Desoto County and stopped by law enforcement. The Officer claimed to smell alcohol coming from the Defendant and also observed obvious signs of impairment. During the course of the DUI investigation the Defendant admitted to taking pain medication earlier in the day. The Defendant was subsequently arrested for DUI and asked to provide a breath sample in which he blew 0.000/0.000. The Officer never asked the Defendant to provide a urine sample and relied solely on the Defendant's admission of the ingested narcotic. The attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges based on this flaw in the State's case. After reading the attorney's motion, the State Attorney dropped all criminal charges against the defendant.

Case Summary

Date: 02/18/2014
Case #: 20XXXT00XX6951AXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Facts: The Defendant was observed driving the wrong direction on a one way road towards a police officer’s moving vehicle. After being stopped, the deputy observed the defendant’s eyes to be bloodshot and glassy. She smelled an odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant’s breath. A DUI officer responded on scene and conducted a DUI investigation. According to this officer, the Defendant’s movements were slow and he swayed while he stood. He stated he had 3 glasses of wine and then changed his story to 2 glasses of red wine about an hour or two before driving. He said he was coming from an unknown sports bar and could not advise why he was driving the wrong way on a one way street. He performed poorly on the roadside tasks and was arrested for DUI. When taken to the Breath Alcohol Testing Facility, he refused to give a sample of his breath. The firm took the depositions under oath of the stopping officer as well as the arresting officer. The Firm was able to gather evidence from the stopping officer that she was going to let the Defendant go. This was after she testified that she made over 10 DUI arrests in the past. The arresting officer testified that he had no knowledge of this fact. After bringing these points to the attention of the Assistant State Attorney, the charges for Driving Under the Influence were dropped by the State of Florida.

Case Summary

Date: 02/18/2014
Case #: 2XXXMXX1XX1 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Possession of Cannabis / Drug Paraphernalia
Uncategorized
The Defendant was in her vehicle behind a local business when a police officer came up to the vehicle to talk to her. The officer smelled burnt marijuana and asked the Defendant to step out of the vehicle. The officer then searched the vehicle and her person. Subject to the search the officer found marijuana on Defendant's person and vehicle. The Defendant admitted to owning both. The Firm was able to negotiate with the State and the State agreed to drop all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 02/18/2014
Case #: 1XXX1XXX33MXXX0A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
According to the police, the Defendant pulled out of a parking space in front of a Mexican restaurant and bar, and collided with another vehicle. The police made contact with the Defendant and noticed the odor of alcohol on her breath, as well as a flushed face, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The officer asked her a number of questions and the Defendant appeared to be disoriented as to her location. The Defendant admitted to consuming alcohol while inside of the Mexican restaurant. The officer requested that the Defendant perform roadside exercises. She agreed and performed poorly on all three. The Defendant was arrested for DUI. The officer requested that she submit to a breath test, but the Defendant refused. The attorney for the firm prepared the case for trial. On the day of trial, the State dropped the DUI case.

Case Summary

Date: 02/17/2014
Case #: 2XXXCXX04XX9 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant and two others were observed riding motorcycles in Osceola county in excess 50 miles over the posted speed limit on a Florida State road. The Defendant was subsequently charged with racing for the second time within three years. The defendant was facing thousands of dollars in fines, jail time, and a two year driver's license suspension. After intense negotiations with the State, the Attorney for the firm was able to get the Racing Charge 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.