Recently, a man in his early 20’s faced two separate charges of possession of a controlled substance after he was found with marijuana wax in two counties. In Florida, possession of marijuana wax qualifies as a felony regardless of the amount. This severely escalated his possible penalties, and knowing that he needed to address charges in Hillsboro and Manatee County, he went to Erika Valcarcel for help.
Firstly, attorney Valcarcel negotiated with Manatee County to reduce his penalties to a six-month program that includes random urine testing and counseling. Upon successful completion, his charges will be dismissed. However, the man still faced a possession of a controlled substance charge in Hillsboro county. Erika Valcarcel aggressively fought for her client and convinced the Hillsboro court to transfer the supervision of his case to Manatee. So, the young man only has to complete one set of drug court requirements in Manatee County. Upon completion, his plea will be set aside, and the felony marijuana charges will be dismissed.
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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.
