A Sarasota woman in her 30s was recently alleged to have taken items from a clothing store. As a result, she was facing a 2nd-degree misdemeanor petty theft charge with six months of probation or 60 days in the county jail. A conviction of this magnitude would prove difficult to accept any position with a potential employer. Concerned about her future, she called upon the services of experienced Sarasota criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel.
As a first time offender, attorney Valcarcel saw an opportunity to enter into a pretrial intervention program and made the request on behalf of her client. After successful admittance into the program, our client went through a three-month period of supervision, took a class, and participated in community service. Our client successfully completed the course requirements and the case in its entirety was dismissed against her. She will not see any adverse effects as a result of this one-time mistake.
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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.
