When a man in his fifties was approached by an undercover officer and charged with solicitation of a prostitute, he was suddenly exposed to an embarrassing offense and up to a year in jail for this first-degree misdemeanor. In Sarasota County, there is a current trend to pursue these cases aggressively and he contacted Sarasota criminal defense lawyer Erika Valcarcel to find the best possible result. Even though it is becoming increasingly difficult to enter a diversion program for solicitation charges, attorney Valcarcel fought hard for her client. By leveraging his otherwise unblemished record, she facilitated his enrollment into the Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) Program. Through PTI, her client would need to pay a monetary fine, undergo an STD screening, participate in a dangers of prostitution workshop, and perform community service, but once completed, the charge will be dismissed.
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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.
