DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 02/09/2007
Case #: 03-0106XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for speeding. After roadside exercises he was arrested and blew .082 and .084. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 02/08/2007
Case #: 06-056XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was involved in a one car traffic crash. Upon officers making contact with the defendant, they noticed thestrong odor of an alcoholic beverage, slurred speech, flushed face andbloodshot watery eyes and a cut on his finger. The defendant performed poorly during roadside sobriety exercises and registered .142/.123 on the breathalyzer. The State dropped all charges on 2/7/07.

Case Summary

Date: 02/07/2007
Case #: 05-0171XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped by officers for unlawful speed and upon being stopped began to drive off the roadway. Upon making contact with the defendant, officers noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage, the defendant\'s eyes were bloodshot and dilated, slurred speech and that he had an inability to maintain proper balance. The defendant was asked to participate in roadside sobriety exercises and stated \"I don\'t think I would be able to do them in my condition\". The defendant refused all exercises and the breath test. The State dropped DUI charges.

Case Summary

Date: 02/06/2007
Case #: 06-2030XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was observed by officers to be speeding and failing to maintain his lane of travel. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers noticed bloodshot watery eyes, odor of alcohol, a flushed complexion, and an inability to maintain balance. The defendant performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises and registered a .129/.125 on the breathalyzer. The defendant was acquitted by a jury at trial after approximately 1 minute of deliberation.

Case Summary

Date: 02/05/2007
Case #: 502006MM027949AXXSB NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Battery
Uncategorized
Alleged victim came into contact with the defendant when he allegedly witnessed the defendant pushing his girlfriend and told him to stop hitting her. It was then alleged that the defendant ran at the alleged victim and struck him in the mouth with his fist and kept attacking him. Surveillance video showed the defendant strike the victim in the face then making multiple strikes to victims head and body. Video then showed the defendant put the alleged victim in a headlock and slamming him to the ground. The alleged victim suffered a cut lip, a bruise on his forehead, a bruise/bump to his head behind his right ear, and scrapped knees. The defendant was charged with Battery. Charge dropped 2-5-07.

Case Summary

Date: 02/02/2007
Case #: 06CT025322AMB NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was pulled over for failing to come to a complete stop at two intersections, and for failing to proceed at a green light. Police noted that defendant had an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from her vehicle, her speech was slow, and her eyes bloodshot and glassy. The defendant admitted to coming from a bar and consuming approximately two beers. The defendant performed poorly on roadside sobriety exercises and was arrested for DUI. The defendant provided two samples of her breath .188 & .188, each more than two times the legal limit. DUI charge dropped 2-2-07.

Case Summary

Date: 01/31/2007
Case #: 06-332XMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
An anonymous caller reported that the defendant was driving all over the road in a reckless manner. Officers initiated a traffic stop upon the vehicle and noticed that the defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot and watery eyes and an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. Officers also testified that he was slumped over the steering wheel. The defendant had difficulty balancing, performed poorly on roadsides and refused the breath test and admitted to taking oxycodone. The Judge entered a directed verdict in favor of the defendant, the functional equivalent to a dismissal.

Case Summary

Date: 01/30/2007
Case #: 06CT011XX0AMB NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was involved in a four vehicle accident that also involved a pedestrian. Police arrived and the noted that defendant had slurred speech, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and had an odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from him when he spoke. The defendant refused roadside sobriety exercises and a breath test. He was then arrested and charged with DUI. Charge dropped by State on 1-30-07.

Case Summary

Date: 01/29/2007
Case #: 05-01380XXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: WWRD
The defendant was involved in an accident. The officers were speaking with the driver and she admitted to passing out earlier. She then put the car in reverse and almost hit the officer. The driver admitted to three drinks and performed poorly on roadside exercises. After being arrested for DUI, the driver blew .141, .136. The DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 01/29/2007
Case #: 05-01380XXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was involved in an accident. The officers were speaking with the driver and she admitted to passing out earlier. She then put the car in reverse and almost hit the officer. The driver admitted to three drinks and performed poorly on roadside exercises. After being arrested for DUI, the driver blew .141, .136. The DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 01/24/2007
Case #: MMK06XXX1832A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant stopped for speeding and failure to maintain a single lane; arrested for DUI; defendant refused to submit to a breath test. Case reduced to reckless driving.

Case Summary

Date: 01/24/2007
Case #: MMK06XXX1832A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant stopped for speeding and failure to maintain a single lane; arrested for DUI; defendant refused to submit to a breath test. Case reduced to reckless driving.
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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.