Recently, a woman in Manatee, County became involved in a relatable, but very serious situation when a heated argument with her child’s grandmother resulted in criminal charges with the potential to send her to prison for a very long time. The two were supposedly arguing and the grandmother claimed that the woman tried to force her way into her home and she was injured in the scuffle. Therefore, the police arrested the woman for burglary that included battery, which is a first-degree felony with a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison.
To effectively deal with this, the woman contacted Erika Valcarcel, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A. and veteran Sarasota criminal defense attorney Erika Valcarcel. With considerable experience handling felony cases throughout the area, attorney Valcarcel began negotiating with the prosecution, arguing for an appropriate resolution. In the end, she demonstrated that since there was no physical evidence or injuries, the case should not proceed. As a result, the charges were dismissed before they were officially filed and her quick decision to consult legal counsel spared her from any negative ramifications.
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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."
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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.
