A man in his 50s from North Port, FL was facing up to one year in jail following a 1st-degree misdemeanor battery charge. Unwilling to accept anytime in jail, the man reached out to Sarasota County criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel to see how she could help mend this situation.
Although our client had no priors, he was still facing substantial penalties if convicted. Attorney Valcarcel responded in a prompt and zealous manner by reviewing the facts of her client’s case. Valcarcel was able to speak with the neighbors and members of the surrounding community regarding the alleged victim’s past. There were no witnesses except for a few children. This case carried a lot of reasonable doubt. However, through careful depositions, attorney Valcarcel was able to get the man’s battery charge reduced to a trespass charge. Our client saw a small fine and was not given any probationary terms.
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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.
