A young woman in her 20s recently found herself in some trouble when she was charged with petit theft in Charlotte and Sarasota counties. Knowing the implication of even one conviction (up to a year in jail), she reached out to criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel for help.
Attorney Valcarcel spoke with the prosecutor in both counties, and was able to negotiate each charge to be treated as the client’s first offense. As a result, the woman would have to complete community service and probation in both counties. Additionally, she received a withhold of adjudication on each charge, meaning she was not formally convicted of a theft offense.
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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.
