DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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

Case Summary

Date: 09/22/2004
Case #: 0847XXXXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for traveling 68 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer conducting the stop, upon making contact with the defendant, noticed the defendant to have the distinct odor of alcohol on his breath, glassy, watery/bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The officer then requested a DUI investigator to perform a DUI investigation. When the DUI investigator arrived, he observed that the defendant swayed as he stood, had the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and bloodshot/glassy eyes. The defendant performed field sobriety exercises unsatisfactorily. During the Walk and Turn test, the defendant failed to maintain his balance, did not touch heel to toe, stepped off the line, took the wrong number of steps and used his arms for balance. On the One Leg Stand test, he swayed while balancing, used his arms for balance and hopped to maintain balance. During the Finger to Nose test, the defendant failed to return his arms to his side as instructed and failed to touch his nose with his finger. The defendant incorrectly recited the alphabet during the Alphabet test, and incorrectly counted from 100 to 75 backwards. The defendant admitted that he drank 2 beers an hour while at the beach from noon to 6pm. He admitted to having a “buzz” and that he did feel the effects of the alcoholic beverages. The defendant refused to take the breath test. The firm set the case for trial, but before trial the State dropped the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 02/19/2004
Case #: 03-0329XXTCA08 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendants vehicle was parked partially in the roadway on the entrance ramp to I-95. Defendant was observed to be asleep in the vehicle with the engine running. After performing poorly on the roadside exercises he was arrested for DUI. Defendant refused the breath test. Aquitted by a jury of DUI.

Case Summary

Date: 02/04/2004
Case #: 04-0281XXTCA02 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was stopped for almost running a police officer off the road in his vehicle. Defendant performed poorly on sobriety exercises, and refused a breath test. DUI charge dropped

Case Summary

Date: 02/04/2004
Case #: 2003-CT-98XXX-X NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was pulled over for speeding. THe defendant took the breath test and blew .154 and .158. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 02/03/2004
Case #: 2003-CT-153XXX-X NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for an illegal U-turn. The defendant refused breath testing. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 01/15/2004
Case #: 02-65XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for speeding. After completing the roadside exercises he was arrested and blew .090 and .092 DUI Charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 01/12/2004
Case #: 02-153XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
An officer responded to the defendants vehicle on the turnpike in response to a concerned citizen. Upon making contact the defendant appeared to be very impaired on a controlled substance. The defendant was arrested and refused to give urine sample. DUI charge was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 12/15/2003
Case #: 99-156XX MM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for running a red light. Once stopped he was investigated for DUI. He performed roadside exercises and was arrested for DUI. Once arrested for DUI he blew .177 and .180. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/12/2003
Case #: 03-200XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for reckless driving. A DUI investigation let to his arrest . He blew .050 and .047, and he took a urine test which showed marijuana. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/06/2003
Case #: 03-0149XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
A security guard contacted police informing them that the defendant , who was leaving his station was possibly impaired. Police responded, observing poor driving and investigated her for DUI. The office believed that she was impaired by narcotics. The defendant performed the roadside exercises poorly, and refused a urine test. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 11/05/2003
Case #: 200X-XT-1XXX4-0 NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was initially stopped for weaving out of their lane within a quarter mile. Defendant appeared to hit the curb twice with the right front tire. After making contact the Officer noticed a strong smell of alcoholic beverages and red bloodshot eyes. The Officer requested the Defendant perform field sobriety exercises and concluded the Defendant was impaired based upon his performance. The Defendant was taken to the Police Station where he had a blood alcohol level of .066 and admitted to taking medication that caused him to be drowsy and almost pass out. State Attorney dismissed case on day of trial, January 23rd 2006.

Case Summary

Date: 10/28/2003
Case #: 03-4XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was stopped for speeding. Once arrested for DUI she took the breath test and blew .137 and .146. Acquitted by jury
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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.