A woman in her 40s found herself charged with petty theft after shoplifting approximately $100 worth of items from a Manatee, County grocery store. The woman had a history of prior theft convictions and as a result of this latest charge, the prosecutor’s office wanted to pursue a 60-day jail sentence. The woman was understandably nervous about theses repercussions, so she contacted criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel for legal assistance.
Attorney Erika Valcarcel immediately began working on her client’s behalf and was able to submit documentation to the court showing that her client was suffering from medical and mental health issues. After her condition was taken into account, Valcarcel negotiated to allow probation in lieu of jail time, which let her client continue her essential medical and mental health treatments.
"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.
