DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 05/14/2024
Case #: 2014CTXX72
Charge: DUI
Felony/Other
In 2014, our client was placed on a period of probation for one year in Alachua County. There was a technical violation alleged and an outstanding warrant for violation of probation issued. Our firm was retained in 2024 to resolve this matter. Immediately we reached out to the State and asked them to dismiss based on a Mobley issue. Mobley v. State is a Florida case that states prior to 2017 an affidavit of violation alleging a technical violation of misdemeanor probation does not toll or stop the defendant's probation period. Our client's probation period was 12 months and a VOP warrant was issued in 2014. However, because they never picked him up on the warrant, the warrant and the violation being filed did not stop the probation period and after 12 months the state no longer had jurisdiction to prosecute him. The State agreed they lacked subject matter jurisdiction and consented to an unopposed motion to dismiss. Case Closed.

Case Summary

Date: 05/07/2024
Case #: 2300XXXXXXX
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident. During the crash investigation, the officers on scene stated that our client displayed slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and that there was an odor of alcohol on his breath. Our client also admitted to drinking wine prior to driving. Due to the severity of the accident, the officers did not ask our client to perform field sobriety exercises and instead asked him to provide a breath sample to determine the alcohol content of his breath. Our client refused and was subsequently arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence with Property Damage, a 1st degree misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail. The Ticket Clinic's lead trial attorney for Broward County filed a motion to suppress, alleging that the officer's request for a breath test was illegal and should be excluded from evidence. The court agreed and granted the motion, ordering that any evidence of our client's refusal to submit to a breath test was inadmissible. Our attorney set this case for trial and on the day of trial, the State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client.

Case Summary

Date: 05/07/2024
Case #: 2200XXXXXXA
Charge: Reckless Driving
Traffic
Our client was pulled over for going 82 in a 45-mph zone. During the traffic stop, the officer observed our client fail to maintain a single lane and noted that he observed a very strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and that our client had a difficult time providing his license, registration, and proof of insurance. Based on his observations, the officer asked our client to perform field sobriety exercises as part of his DUI investigation. Our client repeatedly asked for a creole speaking officer because he was having a hard time understanding the instructions, which were read in English. After performing field sobriety exercises, our client was arrested and charged with DUI. The officer asked him to provide a breath sample in English, and when our client again asked for a creole interpretation, the officer instead read the request a second time in Spanish, a language our client does not speak. The Ticket Clinic's lead trial attorney for Broward County filed  a motion asking the Judge to exclude all evidence of the officer's request for a breath sample and set the case for Jury Trial. On the day of trial, the State Attorney's Office dismissed the DUI charge and our client accepted a plea to the reduced charge of Reckless Driving.

Case Summary

Date: 04/23/2024
Case #: 2023CT#######DUI Palm Beach Dismissed
Charge: DUI
DUI
The Client was involved in a multi-vehicle accident.  After the accident investigation, law enforcement believed the Client was impaired and conducted a DUI investigation.  Subsequently the Defendant was arrested and charged with multiple counts of DUI and refused to provide a breath sample at the police station.  The Firm was retained and reviewed all footage from the officers' body cameras.   The cameras revealed that the Client did not sound impaired, nor did his movements suggest impairment.  The Firm set the case for trial and at the day of trial the State dropped all the DUI charges.

Case Summary

Date: 04/19/2024
Case #: Felony Controlled Substance Charge Dropped
Charge: DUI
Felony/Other
Our client was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, along with two misdemeanors.  We successfully negotiated a resolution where the felony was dropped outright and our client was placed on probation for the misdemeanors.

Case Summary

Date: 03/27/2024
Case #: Domestic Battery Dismissed 2024-MM-XXXX
Charge: Battery
Felony/Other
With the assistance of our talented staff and skilled lawyers our team was able to prevent our client from being charged with Battery-Domestic Violence.  Immediately, upon being retained, our legal team attacked the case before the client was ever charged, even after he had been arrested under questionable circumstances.  Our skilled attorneys were immediately able to communicate the desires of the alleged victim to the prosecutor directly responsible for the prosecution of the case.  This quick communication by our staff resulted in the prosecutor immediately recognizing that this case should not be prosecuted despite a formal arrest being made.  The No Contact Order was immediately dissolved after the prosecutor’s dismissal of the case and this family was once again able to be reunited under the same roof.  Our team is grateful to serve the interest of the falsely accused.

Case Summary

Date: 03/13/2024
Case #: Leaving The Scene Case Dropped
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Traffic
While waiting for a red light to turn green, our client rolled forward, tapping the car in front.  Our client and the other driver exited their vehicles and examined the "damage," then went on their respective ways.  Later, the other driver called law enforcement claiming that our client left the scene of the accident without fulfilling the statutory requirements of exchanging information, etc.  The investigating officer found that there was $25 in damage to the bumper and charged our client with the hit and run crime.  Thankfully, a traffic camera caught the entire incident.  After pointing this out to the State, charges against our client were dropped outright.

Case Summary

Date: 03/08/2024
Case #: 2022CTXXX DUI Dismissed
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was arrested in Hamilton County and charged with DUI. After entering a plea for our client of not guilty, we asked the State Attorney's Office to provide us with all the evidence in their possession that they intended to use to prosecute this client. While reviewing this discovery we noticed that there was a problem with the breath test affidavit, and that our client's breath test should be excluded. Based on this evidentiary issue we were able to negotiate with the State Attorney's Office to accept our client into a diversion program. This diversion program resulted in a reduced charge of reckless driving. It is very important that a trained DUI attorney evaluates your case before accepting any offer from the State. Failure to do so can result in you pleading to a DUI that could have been reduced or dismissed.

Case Summary

Date: 03/08/2024
Case #: Multiple Felonies Dismissed
Charge: Felony Drug Possession
Felony/Other

Our client, an owner of multiple rental properties in Columbia County was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors in Columbia County, Florida. These charges all stemmed from his management of these rental properties. He was giving a bond in excess of half a million dollars. He was facing life in prison. After being retained we immediately started investigating these serious charges. With the assistance of private investigators, we complied copious amounts of evidence that we then provided to the State Attorney's Office showing that our client was innocent of almost every charge against him. We also deposed one of the alleged victims. The testimony of the alleged victim aligned with the evidence that we had compiled proving our client's innocence. Based on the evidence provided to the State and the deposition of one of the alleged victims the State agreed to dismiss nine out of ten charges including all felonies. Our client received no jail time, no probation, and minimal court costs and fines. If you are charged with a serious life felony do not hesitate to call TTC felony division. Our team of attorneys includes board certified criminal lawyers who have years of experience litigating the most serious offenses from homicides to trafficking.

Case Summary

Date: 03/07/2024
Case #: Lee County Case – 24-CT-5006**
Charge: DUI
DrugsDUI
Client was arrested for DUI after appearing to be asleep behind the wheel and erratic driving. There was an odor of marijuana in the car and the client admitted to using marijuana. The Client was given field sobriety tests and eventually arrested. His breath result was .000. The Florida Highway Patrol Trooper requested a urine sample that would take weeks to get a result.
The client was held without bond because he was on felony probation in another jurisdiction. He was facing a long sentence if convicted of any crime.
Attorney Fritsch met with the assigned Assistant State Attorney shortly after the arrest. After pointing out the weaknesses of their case the state nolle prossed (dismissed) the charge and decided not to file an information.  This occurred very quickly and the client was able to get back to his life.

Case Summary

Date: 03/07/2024
Case #: DUI with SBI reduced to a withhold of adjudication on Reckless with SBI
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was arrested in Columbia County and charged with felony DUI with serious bodily injury. Our client was facing up to 5 years in State Prison. Post Miranda, our client, made very incriminating statements that the State intended to use to convict him. Our client provided a breath sample of 0.00, and also provided urine when requested.  After review of the discovery in the case, it became clear that the State was going to have a very hard time proving that our client was impaired due to a problem with the FDLE's analysis of the urine sample. Based on this big evidentiary issue the State agreed to a withhold of adjudication to the offense of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. Our client served no jail or prison time and was spared spending the rest of his life as a convicted felon.

Case Summary

Date: 03/05/2024
Case #: 2023-CT-****** Brevard County DUI Reduced
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was stopped for failing to yield at a stop sign to oncoming traffic. Law enforcement claimed that another vehicle had to take evasive action to avoid a crash with our client. Upon stopping, law enforcement noticed that our client had bloodshot eyes. No other indicators of impairment were mentioned. Our client was asked to complete Field Sobriety Exercises. Prior to completion of the exercises, our client informed law enforcement that he had recently had surgery on his back, and wouldn't be able to perform the exercises appropriately. Instead of listening to this information, law enforcement had our client conduct the Standard Field Sobriety Exercises. He was then placed under arrest and charged with DUI.
After reviewing the evidence received, our attorney discussed the facts alleged by law enforcement. Our client provided information that his eyes are constantly bloodshot due to the type of contact lenses he wears, and even sent current photos to our attorney to utilize. With this information, the attorney reached out to the Office of the State Attorney to discuss a potential resolution of the case, given the weaknesses in the State's case. As a result, our client resolved his DUI to the amended charge of Careless Driving, a civil ticket, instead of a criminal charge. Our client was able to avoid a criminal conviction on his record, and keep his license intact.
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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.