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RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 08/14/2026
Case #: 260014###T Charlotte County
Charge: DUI
DUI
On July 2, 2026, the Charlotte County Sheriff observed a vehicle approaching at an extremely high rate of speed. The Sherrif initiated a vehicle stop.  At the initial contact, a strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected. The Sheriff began a DUI investigation. During the course of their investigation, they noticed signs of impairment including slow and slurred speech, red, bloodshot and watery eyes, and difficulty responding to questions.
Based upon these observations, the police requested that the driver to submit roadside sobriety tasks. After submitting to the roadside tasks, the officers believed that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol and placed under arrest for driving under the influence.  After hiring the attorneys from the Ticket Clinic, the Driving Under the Influence charges were dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 08/14/2026
Case #: 2026 CT 00##01 – Osceola County
Charge: Super Speeder
Traffic
Our Client was charged with dangerous excessive speeding, specifically driving at 102 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.  Because we knew the State could not win the trial, the case was set for a jury trial.  On the morning of jury trial, the State amended the crime of dangerous excessive speeding to the civil infraction of 102 MPH in a 65 MPH zone.  We immediately moved to dismiss the case, arguing that since the Trooper never provided all the evidence (speed documents) to the State, the Trooper should not be provided a second bite at the apple.  The Court agreed and dismissed the case.

Case Summary

Date: 07/30/2026
Case #: 2025MM00###2 Port St Lucie
Charge: DUI
DUI
In May 19, 2025, our client was arrested for a DUI while parked in a closed fast-food business. He was parked at the door just before the drive through speaker. During the night, a Port St. Lucie Officer observed the parked car in the closed business. Later in the night, he observed the same car in the same position as parked. The officer elected to pull him over using his red and blue lights to conduct an investigation. Because of this, the client was stopped inappropriately. After the attorney from The Ticket Clinic filed a motion to suppress, the State reduced the charge to reckless driving in which he was happy to accept. The case closed July 30, 2026.

Case Summary

Date: 07/22/2026
Case #: 2025CT-**** Orange County
Charge: DUI
DUI
A deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested our client for DUI after alleging he was driving without headlights, drifting out of his lane, and showing signs of impairment. The agency later reported breath‑test results of 0.146 and 0.148 at the county’s DUI testing facility. After navigating the legal process and completing the DUI diversion program, our client’s case was fully dismissed. This solid outcome protects his record and his future.

Case Summary

Date: 07/22/2026
Case #: 2025CT-***1 2025CT-***2 Orange County
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was arrested for DUI after being involved in a two-car crash. During the crash investigation, the officer claimed our client exhibited signs of impairment—slurred speech, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. He advised our client that the crash investigation was complete, and he would be investigated for DUI.   During the DUI investigation, the client admitted to drinking one beer and two mixed drinks.  The client refused to participate in field sobriety exercises and was arrested for DUI. He declined to provide a breath sample. He was charged with DUI and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test.
Despite these allegations, the State produced only video footage of our client being transported to jail and refusing to provide a breath sample. The arrest report, however, stated that body-worn camera footage captured all pre-arrest activity. Recognizing the significance of the missing evidence, our attorney set the case for trial and filed a motion to compel its production or, alternatively, to limit testimony concerning events that should have been documented on the missing video.
Prior to trial, the State reduced the DUI charge to alcohol-related reckless driving and dismissed the Breath Test Refusal charge entirely. In exchange, our client agreed to pay a fine and complete community service, with no probation and no driver's license suspension.

Case Summary

Date: 07/10/2026
Case #: 24********* Monroe County
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was stopped for speeding and passing in a no passing zone in Monroe County, Florida. When the officer approached our client, the officer noted what he believed to be signs of impairment to include the strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot and watery eyes, and slurred speech. The officer also stated he observed 2 cups containing alcoholic beverages in our client's vehicle. The officer also claimed that our client admitted to drinking. The officer requested our client complete field sobriety exercises. Our client was cooperative and agreed to perform the exercises. Despite his cooperation, officers arrested our client for DUI. Our client later provided breath samples of .174 and .196, both over 2 times the legal limit. We immediately began work on the case. We reviewed all of the written materials as well as the body worn camera footage. After speaking with the prosecutor, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI charge against our client.

Case Summary

Date: 07/08/2026
Case #: 25CT****   Levy County
Charge: DUI
DUITraffic
Client was charged with DUI with property damage, Refusal to Submit and Leaving the Scene.  Officers got a description of W/M driving grey Dodge.  In report also called brown.  Client was stopped for speeding and held at roadside for almost 2 hours waiting for FHP.  Client is not white.  Spoke to officers when depositions not granted.  Many inconsistencies and the client is disabled veteran.  Trooper was unsteady on instructions when doing them.  While client had a few issues with FSEs easily explained by disability.   State agreed to amend to Reckless with Alcohol and Refusal and dismissed the Leaving the scene since I pointed out there is no way they could prove the client was driver at the time of the crash.

Case Summary

Date: 07/08/2026
Case #: 25********* Monroe County
Charge: DUI
DUI
Officers stopped our client for weaving within his lane and speeding in Monroe County, FL. Officers noted our client was from out of the country and handed them an out of country driver's license. They also noted what they believed to be signs of impairment to include the odor of alcohol and bloodshot water eyes. Officers also alleged our client admitted to consuming 3 drinks. Officers asked our client to get out of the car. While standing outside the car, officers said our client was swaying and unable to stay still. Our client agreed to perform field sobriety exercises when requested to do so by officers. Despite our client's cooperation, officers placed him under arrest for DUI. Our client was transported to the jail where officers asked him to provide a breath sample. Our client again cooperated and provided 2 breath samples - .133 and .137. After persistent discussions with the prosecutor and despite being over the legal limit, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 07/01/2026
Case #: 25********* Monroe County
Charge: DUI
DUI
Officers alleged that our client was "braking erratically" and "driving all over the road" when they conducted a traffic stop in Monroe County, FL. When they approached the vehicle, officers alleged that our client immediately spontaneously admitted to having one drink. Not wanting to listen to anything further, officers asked our client to consent to field sobriety exercises, which she did. She was then arrested for DUI and was brought to the breath testing center where she continued to cooperate by providing 2 breath samples - .148 and .149. Our client later called and hired us to work on the case. We immediately began working on the case and investigating the stop. We spoke with the prosecutors and addressed some of the legal and factual issues we saw upon our review. After speaking with the State, they agreed to dismiss the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 06/23/2026
Case #: 26ctxxxxxxx Manatee County
Charge: Super Speeder
Traffic
On January 1, 2026, the Defendant was observed by FHP trooper traveling 151 mph on Interstate 75 at mile marker 211. The Trooper confirmed the speed via his stationary radar. A stop was conducted, and the Defendant was arrested for criminal Dangerous Speeding.
Result: The firm set the case for trial, and at the trial a Judgment of Acquittal was entered by the Judge after the State rested its case.

Case Summary

Date: 06/22/2026
Case #: 25********* Monroe County
Charge: DUI
DUI
A citizen called to report what they believed to be a reckless driver in Monroe County, FL. An officer later stopped our client based on that call. When they stopped our client, they alleged that our client had indicators of impairment, to include bloodshot eyes, odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. Our client completed field sobriety exercises as requested by officers and was arrested for DUI. Officers said our client could not count properly - with no regard for whether he sufficiently understood English. Our client also provided 2 breath samples of .158 and .154. We immediately began investigating the case and reviewing all of the evidence. We discussed the issue of the reckless driver call and the associated caselaw surrounding that issue. Once we reviewed everything, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 06/18/2026
Case #: 2025CT########### DUI Palm Beach 
Charge: DUI
DUI
The Client was stopped for speeding.  Once stopped law enforcement noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage and asked the client to exit the vehicle.  Once outside the vehicle the officer noticed slurred speech and asked the Client to perform field sobriety exercises, which the client declined.  The Client was then arrested for DUI and subsequently refused to give a breath sample.  The Firm was retained and reviewed the video evidence in the case.  After reviewing the evidence the Firm decided it would be a good case for a jury trial as there really was a lack of evidence for DUI.  The Firm also requested the State get permission from their supervisor to reduce the charge to reckless driving.  The State's supervisor declined to reduce the charge to reckless driving.  Shortly before trial, the Assistant State Attorney in the case agreed with the Firm that the case could not be proven and dismissed the DUI over his supervisor's objection.
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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.