A 20-year-old college student from Bradenton, Florida of Manatee County was charged with 3rd-degree felony sale of marijuana. The young man was concerned about a drug conviction on his record from a professional standpoint. Looking for help with his uncertain future, the student sought out the legal guidance of Sarasota criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel.
With a potential five-year prison sentence pending, attorney Valcarcel was adamant about getting the student into a drug court program. In the state of Florida, a drug sale charge does not ordinarily render admittance into such a program. However, Valcarcel aggressively advocated on behalf of her client’s young age and positive standing in the community. Upon the insistence of attorney Valcarcel, our client was admitted into drug court where he successfully completed all program requirements. He later saw an expungement of his sale of marijuana charge.
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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.
