When a client was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, attorney Valcarcel worked to clear things up.
Apparently, there was a minor accident and our client was accused of leaving the scene without providing the required information. Our client denied any wrongdoing and we requested all of the available evidence, including photos of the scene and the 911 call recording.
This gave us everything we needed to demonstrate that it was actually the other driver involved who fled the scene. Therefore, our client had no opportunity to exchange information. The charges were dismissed and our client was spared from a second-degree misdemeanor conviction and consequences that could have included up to 60 days in jail.
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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.
