Not long ago, a 21-year-old man, working as a server was charged with two counts of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. The prosecutors originally wanted him to accept a guilty plea to the charges, which would require a probation period, community service, as well as participation in a drug evaluation and treatment program. The young man wanted to avoid a drug paraphernalia conviction besmirching his record so he contacted attorney Erika Valcarcel, who has the experience and skill to handle Florida drug offenses.
After taking the case, Attorney Valcarcel showed the court documentation that her client had already voluntarily admitted himself for drug treatment and used this fact to negotiate his admittance into a diversion program. If her client completes the diversion option, the charges will be dropped, making him eligible to receive an expungement to remove the incident and its negative effects from his record.
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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.
