A 60-year-old woman from Sarasota County was charged with a 2nd-degree felony leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury. In the state of Florida, a charge of such a nature carries the potential of up to 15 years in prison. Realizing the severity of her charge, the woman retained the legal services of Sarasota County criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel.
Our client was clearly worried about a 15-year prison sentence. To combat the pending prison sentence, attorney Valcarcel used various mitigation tactics. Attorney Valcarcel presented evidence of her client’s community involvement, volunteer efforts, and willingness to make restitution in negotiating with a non-jail sentence with the prosecutor. With house arrest and probation, our client received no jail time in this serious charge against her.
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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.
