Not long ago, a client of Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. was charged with Grand Theft, a third-degree felony with a maximum of five years in custody. They were accused of stealing close to $10,000 from their employer.
Fortunately, attorney Valcarcel worked quickly and aggressively to resolve the case since her client showed remorse and wanted to pay back the employer as soon as possible. As a result, attorney Valcarcel reached a quick resolution where her client avoided jail by paying back the money and going on probation. He also avoided a felony conviction and received a withhold of adjudication due to his willingness to cooperate.
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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.
