Recently, a man in Bradenton man was caught while he was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Knowing how difficult it would be to attend court hearings and serve probation counties away from where he lived, he knew he needed the legal help of a skilled Sarasota criminal defense attorney. This is what brought him to Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A..
Attorney Erika Valcarcel immediately began negotiations with the prosecutor. After presenting them with documents that outlined his veteran status and medical conditions stemming from his military service, attorney Valcarcel argued why these circumstances would make it difficult for him to travel back and forth from Bradenton for probation and other case-related issues.
In this case, the state cared greatly about the client receiving a drug evaluation. As such, attorney Valcarcel got the state to approve an evaluation performed by her client’s current Veterans Administration doctor. Once he mails proof of that meeting into the appropriate parties, he does not have to return to Bradenton for any matters related to his case.
From here, the client received a withhold of adjudication, meaning he will not be considered a convicted criminal (for this offense), and that he gets to maintain his driver’s license.
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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.
