A 50-year-old retired man from Bradenton, Florida of Manatee County was charged with aggravated assault, a 3rd-degree felony, carrying the potential of five years in prison. His arrest came after he allegedly pointed a firearm at his neighbor during a dispute. Relying heavily on Sarasota attorney, Erika Valcarcel, the man called her to handle the implications of his case.
During the altercation, the neighbor’s pit bull went after our client, who was seen backing away from the situation the entire time. It was apparent to attorney Valcarcel that our client was only acting in self-defense. Utilizing the events of this situation, Valcarcel was able to negotiate with the prosecutor, arguing the neighbor was the primary aggressor, and asked that the charges be dropped. As a result, no criminal charges were filed against our client.
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"Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. is the best you will find. Erika Valcarcel is completely honest and straightforward. She took a huge burden off my shoulders many times during difficult periods of my life knowing that she was doing everything that that could and should be done. Her knowledge is extensive and her advice has always been right on the mark. She is worth every penny of the fee she charges. You cannot go wrong securing her services."
Joni A. | Sarasota County
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed in 10 Days
When a client was arrested for battery after an altercation with his girlfriend, he immediately contacted attorney Erika Valcarcel. The client was adamant that the entire situation was a misunderstanding, but nevertheless he was looking at a domestic violence conviction and potentially up to a year in jail. We acted fast on his behalf and discussed the situation with the State attorney’s office. We informed the prosecutor that our client's girlfriend did not want to proceed and highlighted the weaknesses in their case. Once they were aware of these developments, we successfully arranged to have the charges dismissed. This was all before our client's first court date and impressively all done within 10 days of the initial arrest.
