Some time ago, Sarasota defense attorney Erika Valcarcel aided a man after he was the victim of an internet scam and charged with check fraud. The case ultimately ended in his participation in PTI, which led to a dismissal, but his arrest and charge still appeared on his permanent record. The man did not want to miss out on any future opportunities because an old arrest showed up, even though he was not convicted or even formally charged, so he again reached out to Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. to review his options and pursue his best interests.
Attorney Valcarcel saw a chance to have the man’s charges completely expunged from his record and applied to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to review her client’s eligibility. As she suspected, he was eligible for an expungement; therefore, she filed the necessary petition with the court. Once it was approved, the client’s arrest and fraud charge were removed from his record and he could now rest assured that this unfortunate incident would not cause further harm or inconvenience.
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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.
