A Sarasota man in his late 30s was facing a 3rd-degree felony resisting and obstructing an officer with violence charge. The man, a construction worker in the area, was facing significant jail time up to five years if convicted of this serious charge. Attorney Erika Valcarcel took responsibility of handling his case.
Valcarcel represented her client with a strong defense and was successful in her negotiation attempts. Our client saw a reduced sentence including a 1st-degree misdemeanor resisting and obstructing an officer without violence, 2nd-degree misdemeanor driving on a suspended license and 2nd-degree misdemeanor failure to change motor vehicle registration. However, after a favorable outcome, our client was not sentenced to any jail time or probation and only paid court costs. Our client essentially missed five years in jail.
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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.
