Recently, a young man, who was visiting Sarasota was stopped by police while he was driving and ultimately cited for having an expired driver license, which is considered a criminal traffic offense as a second-degree misdemeanor. The man did not want to see his driving or criminal record tainted with this citation, so upon learning of the charge’s seriousness and the considerable cost involved with returning to the area, the man consulted with experienced traffic attorney Erika Valcarcel.
With extensive knowledge of traffic law and procedure, attorney Valcarcel advised her client that this matter could be handled without him returning to Sarasota. She accomplished this by waiving her client’s appearance in court and filed the necessary paperwork allowing the matter to be resolved without his presence. In the end, she successfully negotiated for the man’s enrollment in a Pretrial Intervention (PTI) Program for traffic violations, and after paying a small fine, the charge of driving with an expired license would be dropped. The client was very pleased with this outcome, which diminished the criminal traffic charge’s consequences without needing to appear in court.
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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.
