Recently, a 30-year-old found himself facing a misdemeanor battery charge after a night of too much drinking while on vacation in Florida with his girlfriend. After the police were called and he was officially charged, he returned to his out-of-state home and called Sarasota criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel. Knowing her client did not want to return to Florida for any court proceedings, attorney Valcarcel provided the state attorney’s office with a waiver of prosecution (which was submitted by the girlfriend, who said the situation was a big mistake). Upon receipt of this waiver, the state attorney declined to file charges against the client, and he did not have to return to Florida.
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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.
