Not too long ago, a woman in her 30s from Sarasota County was charged with 3rd-degree felony DUI with serious bodily injury. The woman, a housekeeper in the area, was facing a maximum of five years in prison after severely injuring another person. Looking to avoid any length of a prison sentence, the woman reached out to experienced Sarasota County DUI attorney Erika Valcarcel for legal guidance in this serious DUI.
Attorney Valcarcel was quick to respond to the matter at hand. A further look into the case revealed the blood kit used to test our client’s BAC was expired. Utilizing this critical information, attorney Valcarcel consulted with numerous experts to negotiate a positive outcome for the woman. At the conclusion of pre-trial negotiations, our client widely missed a prison sentence. Our client was placed on house arrest and a short term of probation, yielding an astounding result for our client.
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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.
