Previously, Sarasota criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel effectively handled a very serious felony DUI case for a woman, which resulted in a drastic reduction to a misdemeanor offense and a term of probation in lieu of some dreadful potential consequences. Eventually, this individual was found to have violated the terms of her probation by leaving the county without permission and again was arrested for public intoxication. With this type of probation violation, which was also alcohol related there was not a lot of sympathy from the court and she was denied a bond that required her to remain in jail pending a resolution. Based on the dire nature of her circumstances, which included the likely possibility that she’d be incarcerated for the remainder of her one-year sentence, the woman knew that she needed strong legal representation and once again, called upon the services of Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A..
Attorney Erika Valcarcel immediately set to work and began discussing the situation with her client’s probation officer prior to the completion the officer’s sentencing recommendation. By highlighting the woman’s clear substance abuse history and her sincere desire to seek help, attorney Valcarcel negotiated to reinstate the woman’s probation instead of incarceration with the added condition that she complete a 28-day residential alcohol treatment program. Due to Valcarcel’s impressive ability and experience with sentencing guidelines and probation procedure, her client was able to return home as well as get the assistance that she needed instead of spending considerable time in custody.
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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.
