If you find yourself accused of a crime, it is important to find a knowledgeable Sarasota marijuana charges attorney to protect your rights and advocate for the best possible result. This experience recently aided a young woman after she was pulled over for a routine traffic stop, but subsequently found herself charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. A marijuana possession offense is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by a possible jail sentence or a 12-month term of probation. With a good job and no prior criminal history, the young woman wanted to avoid any time in jail or the complications associated with having a drug conviction on her record; therefore, she reached out to Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A..
Attorney Erika Valcarcel used her ample understanding of Florida drug charges to effectively negotiate for her client and successfully had the young lady admitted into a drug diversion program, which includes a drug evaluation, and after completing some community service, the marijuana possession charge would be dismissed. On account of attorney Valcarcel’s representation, her client was able to move past this incident without the trappings of a drug conviction. Furthermore, the client was pleased to learn that after the diversion program, she’ll also become eligible for an expungement, essentially removing the incident from her 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.
