DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 10/06/2020
Case #: Clearwater DUI Lawyer | 2019ct06xxxxxxx | Pinellas County
Charge: DUI
DUI
On August 17, 2019 the Defendant was stopped for driving without tail lights by Clearwater Police. Upon stopping the vehicle, the officer observed the Defendant to have slow, lethargic speech and bloodshot, watery eyes. The Defendant performed field sobriety exercises and performed poorly. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and submitted to a urine sample. The sample tested positive for marijuana. Results: the firm set the case for trial and prior to the trial, the State dropped the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 10/06/2020
Case #: Unlawful Breath Alcohol Suspension DHSMV | 308XXXXX
Charge: DUI
DUI
On Aug. 31, 2020, Florida Highway Patrol trooper stopped the petitioner for traveling 90 mph, tailgating and driving off the roadway.Upon making contact with the petitioner, he had a blank look on his face. The petitioner appeared confused  and admitted to drinking. The petitioner agreed to perform field sobriety exercises which indicated impairment. The Petitioner was then arrested for DUI. The petitioner provided a breath sample of .249 and .245. Results: The firm filed for a formal review hearing of the administrative suspension for driving with an unlawful breath alcohol level. At the hearing, the suspension was invalidated and the Petitioner was allowed to obtain his license without any restrictions.  

Case Summary

Date: 10/05/2020
Case #: 2nd DUI w/in 5 yrs w/ Crash | 2019CTXXXX7
Charge: DUI
DUI
The State sought significant jail time, a 5 year license suspension and many other penalties after our client was accused of being involved in a crash while drunk driving for the second time in 5 years.  The attorneys for the Firm found novel defenses in the case and set it for trial.  The prosecutor vowed to not make any settlements on the case.  On the day of trial, with jurors waiting and the Firm’s attorneys confident in a win, the prosecutor agreed to amend the charge to a Reckless Driving, no jail and no license suspension.  The client was sio happy she was in tears.

Case Summary

Date: 09/24/2020
Case #: 2020DRXXXX7 
Charge: Exploitation of an Elderly Person
Felony/Other
Our client, an elderly man living within a duplex association, was served with notice from a neighbor seeking to impose a restraining order against him, otherwise known as an injunction in Florida.  The allegation stemmed from the neighbor being upset about our client walking to the association pool by using a cut-through common area that passes directly behind the neighbor's unit.  The Firm’s attorney set the matter for a final hearing where the attorney convinced the judge to dismiss the matter. *Prospective clients may not obtain the same results.

Case Summary

Date: 09/23/2020
Case #: 04-063XXMM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
Defendant was involved in an accident with injuries. When the officer arrived on the scene the defendant was in the driver's seat and kept saying they were sorry and shouldn't have been driving. The defendant agreed to a blood test which registered a .28 reading. DUI charge dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 09/23/2020
Case #: 08-10XXXXXM10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The defendant was charged with domestic battery arising out of fight with his live in girlfriend and those charges violated his felony probation. Through testimony gathered by the firm, we were able to establish that the victim was the first aggressor and that the defendant properly used self-defense. Accordingly, the felony violation of probation was dismissed and the domestic violence charge was not filed on by the State.

Case Summary

Date: 09/23/2020
Case #: 1XXX161XXXO10A NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: Possession of Cannabis / Drug Paraphernalia
Uncategorized
Police stopped the Defendant’s vehicle and noticed a strong odor of marijuana. The Defendant admitted that he had marijuana on him, and handed over a small bag of marijuana to the police officer. Upon searching the vehicle, the police discovered a number of burnt marijuana cigarettes. The Defendant was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The firm was able to convince the state to allow him into a program to address his drug abuse issues. After completion of the program, the firm was able to get the charge dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 09/22/2020
Case #: Knowingly Driving While License Suspended | 2020CT00***0 | Osceola County
Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Traffic
Client was charged for the first time ever whiledriving on a suspended license. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys wereable to negotiate with the Office of the State Attorney, resulting in no criminal conviction, keeping the client’s record clean, all without the client ever having to appear in court.

Case Summary

Date: 09/22/2020
Case #: Knowingly Driving While License Suspended | 2020CT00***0 | Osceola County
Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Traffic
Client was charged for the first time ever whiledriving on a suspended license. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys wereable to negotiate with the Office of the State Attorney, resulting in no criminal conviction, keeping the client’s record clean, all without the client ever having to appear in court.

Case Summary

Date: 09/21/2020
Case #: Expired Drivers License More than 6 Months | 2020CT00***9 | Osceola County
Charge: Expired Driver's License
Traffic
Client was charged for the first time ever whiledriving on a license which had been expired for over 6 months.The Ticket Clinic Attorneys were able to negotiate with the Office of the State Attorney, resulting in no criminal conviction, keepingthe client’s record clean, all without the client ever having to appear in court.

Case Summary

Date: 09/17/2020
Case #: 20XXXT0XXX6XAXX NO CONVICTION AS CHARGED
Charge: DUI
Uncategorized
The Defendant was stopped for driving without her headlights and running a stop sign at night. She smelled like alcohol and had slurred speech and bloodshot, glassy eyes. It was raining very hard and the Defendant stated she had about 3 beers. She was asked to exit her car and was wearing a Halloween costume and admitted to being at karaoke night. She did not want to do the roadsides in a dry area, but rather she said she would do them in the rain. She swayed while exiting her vehicle and performed poorly on roadsides. After being arrested, she refused to submit to a sample of her breath after about 10 minutes of trying to decide. The Firm filed a motion to suppress arguing that there was no probable cause for the arrest. Additionally, the Firm pointed out to the State Attorney that the stopping officer passed off the investigation to a backup officer because it would have been arrest number 100 for the year. The State of Florida decided to drop the charges for driving under the influence after this was all brought to their attention.

Case Summary

Date: 09/15/2020
Case #: 2020CT00***1 | Knowingly Driving While License Suspended | Osceola County
Charge: Driving While License Suspended
Traffic
Client was charged for the first time ever while driving on a suspended license. The Ticket Clinic Attorneys were able to negotiate with the Office of the State Attorney, resulting in no criminal conviction, keeping the client’s record clean, all without the client ever having to appear in court.
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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.