In Sarasota County, a woman was charged with petty theft after taking items from a local supermarket. This was her first offense, and she was understandably worried about jail and the charge staying on her record, causing future complications. These concerns led her to enlist the help of Erika Valcarcel, who aggressively fought for her client.
Since she had no prior criminal history, attorney Valcarcel negotiated with the prosecutor to allow her client to do a pre-trial intervention program. This consisted of 15 hours of community service and a half-day theft diversion class. Upon completion, the petty theft charge will be dismissed.
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View All Blogs"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.
