DUI & Criminal Division

RECENT COURT VICTORIES

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Case Summary

Date: 10/10/2023
Case #: XXXXXXMU10A – DUI Dropped
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was involved in a motor vehicle accident. When police officers arrived, he made several admissions to consuming alcohol, his eyes were bloodshot, he had trouble balancing, and his speech was noticeably slurred. During the course of the investigation, our client refused to participate in field sobriety exercises or provide a breath sample and was arrested for DUI. Although the case looked bleak, the Ticket Clinic attorney for Fort Lauderdale fought the charges on our client's behalf and filed a motion to suppress his refusal to submit to field sobriety exercises and a breath test. The Court granted our motion, excluding several key pieces of evidence in the case. In response to the Court's ruling, the State dropped the DUI charge against our client.

Case Summary

Date: 10/05/2023
Case #: XXXXXTC30A Leaving Scene Not Guilty Verdict
Charge: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Traffic
Our client was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident. The Ticket Clinic attorney for Broward County set the case for trial to clear our client's name. At trial, the State produced three witnesses who testified that they saw our client drive away from an accident where a person was ejected from the vehicle. Our attorney was able to get the State's witnesses to admit that they actually saw our client park roughly 1-2 blocks away from the scene of the crash and remain there until police arrived. Our client testified that her vehicle sustained disabling damage that prevented her from turning right to pull over, and after several unsuccessful attempts to pull off the roadway, she stopped at the nearest stop sign. The State argued that our client travelling two blocks from the scene of the crash constituted a violation of Florida law requiring that drivers remain on scene and provide their name, address, and insurance information when involved in a crash. As a result of our attorney's efforts, our client was found "Not Guilty" and cleared of all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 10/03/2023
Case #: Case XXXXXXMU10X Not Guilty DUI Verdict
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was charged with DUI after he was pulled over for failing to maintain a single lane and slowing for a green light. During the DUI investigation, the officer indicated that he observed numerous signs of impairment, including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, the odor of alcohol, and observed that our client had trouble maintaining his balance while standing. Notably, the officer did not have bodyworn or dashboard camera video of the stop and investigation. The Ticket Clinic attorney for Broward County set the case for Jury Trial to prove our client's innocence. At trial, The Ticket Clinic attorney was able to impeach the credibility of the officer by pointing out instances where the officer's memory was inconsistent and by arguing that the field sobriety exercises themselves were unreasonably complicated and unfair. The Jury only needed to deliberate for 20 minutes before returning a "Not Guilty" verdict, clearing our client of all charges.

Case Summary

Date: 09/28/2023
Case #: 2023-CT-xxxxxx DUI Amended
Charge: DUI
DUI
Client was Charged with DUI. He was pulled over for nearly hitting a Road Ranger preparing to close the Intersate due to an accident. The officer was very upset and aggressive towards our client, while he was calm and reserved. He admitted to having a drink at dinner earlier in the evening, and the officer said he smelled strongly of alcohol, had slurred speech and red glassy eyes. Our client was asked to submit to Field Sobriety Exercises, he refused, and was arrested For DUI. He was also asked to submit to a Breathalyzer, he refused.  We prepared for trial.  Prosecutors amended the Charge to Reckless Driving the  before trial.
 

Case Summary

Date: 09/27/2023
Case #: 2023CT#######6# DUI Dismissed
Charge: DUI
DUI
Police responded to the scene of a bar where the client was out of control after drinking excessively.  Once on scene, it was apparent the Client was drunk and needed help as she was having a panic attack.  EMS responded and at some point the client was allowed to go to her vehicle, sit in the back seat, and wait for her ride to come and pick her up.  The Client then tried to turn on the fan in her vehicle from the back seat and was immediately arrested for DUI.  The Firm investigated the case and argued that the Client was not able to control the vehicle from the backseat and was in the backseat soley because law enforcement had allowed her to be there.  The State offered to reduce the charge to reckless driving.  The Firm refused this offer and set the case for trial.  At the day of trial the State dismissed the DUI charge.

Case Summary

Date: 09/21/2023
Case #: 2022-CT-XXXX – Reckless Driving + 10 Tickets Dismissed
Charge: Reckless Driving
Traffic
A very upset individual contacted us after being charged with the criminal offense of Reckless Driving and ten additional tickets for driving infractions.  Our client is engaged in a profession where any finding of wrongdoing could cost him his livelihood. Repeatedly, our attorney informed the prosecutor that their office had the wrong person but unfortunately the State Attorney Office was not willing to dismiss the charges.  After many discussions with one of our highly skilled and experienced attorneys our client decided to risk his freedom and go to trial.  The State’s witness was an experienced Trooper who has issued thousands of citations.  The Trooper presented evidence that our client was going 123 mph and had almost caused numerous collisions.  However, once our skilled attorney cross-examined the Trooper the prosecutor’s case was left decimated.  After deliberating it took the jury only twenty-five minutes to return an acquittal.  After the verdict was announced our skilled attorney convinced the judge to dismiss the remaining ten citations.  While we do not guarantee results, we do our best to ensure our clients receive justice.

Case Summary

Date: 09/18/2023
Case #: 2023CT00XXX9 – Racing on Highway
Charge: Racing
Traffic
Officers observed our client racing side by side with a Red Honda Civic. They estimated his speed at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. When they asked him why he was racing, he said that his girlfriend was pregnant and he was trying to get her to the hospital. The officer responded that our client passed 2 different hospitals while racing the other vehicle. We were able to convince the prosecutor that our client’s story would create doubt and they dismissed the case.

Case Summary

Date: 09/18/2023
Case #: 2023CT00XX3 – DUI Dismissed
Charge: DUI
DUI
Client was pulled over for driving straight through a turn lane. When the officer approached, he noticed our client had alcohol on his breath, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. When asked if he’d been drinking, our client responded that he had one beer. Later in the investigation, he stated he had 2 beers. The officer asked him to do field sobriety exercises. He complied and then was arrested when the officer believed he was impaired. At the station, he provided a breath sample of .06 and a urine sample. The case was entirely dismissed prior to trial.

Case Summary

Date: 09/18/2023
Case #: 2023CTXXXXO
Charge: Reckless Driving
Traffic
Client was observed by law enforcement driving 110 mph in a 55 mph zone. When pulled over and asked why he was driving so fast, our client said “it’s because of the car.” The officer claimed our client had no remorse and charged him with Reckless Driving. On the day of trial, the Reckless Driving was dropped.

Case Summary

Date: 09/07/2023
Case #: 2023ct######2 Reckless Driving Dismissed
Charge: DUI
Traffic
The defendant was caught driving his Lamborghini 160mph on the turnpike in a 65mph zone.  He was charged with reckless driving, speeding, and illegal passing. The firm took the case to court and was able to negotiate a dismissal of the reckless driving.  However, the state refused to dismiss the speeding and traffic tickets. The firm set the tickets for trial and was able to get all the tickets dismissed at trial.

Case Summary

Date: 09/07/2023
Case #: 2021CT-**** DUI Reduced
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was arrested and charged with DUI after he was stopped for failing to maintain a single lane. After stopping the vehicle, the officer approached the vehicle and observed the lone occupant putting on a mask.  The officer smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver. He noticed the driver had bloodshot and glassy eyes. The officer suspected that he put on a medical mask just to hide the odor and slurred speech. Our client completed field sobriety exercises and he was arrested. He did not provide a breath sample.  After reviewing his video, we filed a motion to suppress the stop, arrest, and the breath test refusal.  Prior to the final hearing, the State amended the charge to Reckless Driving. Our client accepted the offer with the following conditions: he paid a $25 fine, 6 months' probation, DUI School, and received no points.

Case Summary

Date: 07/25/2023
Case #: 21-CT-**3* – DUI Dismissed
Charge: DUI
DUI
Our client was arrested and charged with DUI.  The officer observed the vehicle driving with an expired tag and he determined the registered owner had a suspended license. He followed the vehicle for some time and observed no unsafe operation of the vehicle. He stopped the vehicle and the driver pulled into a parking lot.  The officer observed his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and he detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle. The officer observed several small empty bottles of whiskey sitting on the floorboard. He took the driver’s car keys and began his DUI investigation. The driver refused to participate in Field Sobriety Exercises and was subsequently arrested. He also refused to provide breath. We filed a motion to suppress the stop and the arrest. At that hearing, the Court determined that the State’s only witness testified to the county but not the city. As a result of this, the State failed to prove that the Windemere Police Officer had jurisdiction to stop the Defendant. After winning the motion to suppress, the State subsequently dismissed the charges.
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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.