Our client was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Manatee County, which violated his probation for a prior felony marijuana sale in Sarasota County. The case was complicated because two counties were involved. The client’s bond was set at $0 for the felony probation of violation due to a new possession charge being added, and he had to stay in jail until both cases were resolved.
Within two weeks, Attorney Valcarcel secured court dates in both counties, arranged for the client’s transfer from Manatee to Sarasota County, and successfully resolved both cases for time served, leading to his release.
Note: these types of cases/situations can often take months to resolve
View All Blogs"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.
