Out-of-State Man Is Acquitted In Indiana County Assault Case

Not long ago, a 29-year-old man from Washington D.C. came to Indiana County, PA to attend a wedding; however, the festivities were interrupted due to an altercation with some other guests. Allegedly, the young man approached another attendee, in an effort to locate another person. This encounter quickly escalated and the other guest’s father became involved. In the scuffle that followed, the man swung wildly and struck the other individual’s father. Police were consequently called and charged the man with simple assault. The man was rightfully concerned because this assault offense is considered a first-degree misdemeanor and if convicted, he’d likely face a period of probation in addition to having a permanent criminal record. The man did not want to see this transgression complicate his life or his ability to find a job, so he contacted a Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney with Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC for suitable representation.

As a veteran criminal defense lawyer, attorney Samir Sarna reviewed all the available evidence and tenaciously represented his client during his non-jury trial. Once attorney Sarna questioned the available witnesses and the responding officers, he was able to point out the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. When the proceedings concluded, the judge ultimately agreed with Sarna’s argument and issued a not-guilty verdict. The man was very happy to be exonerated of any wrongdoing and was free to return home without any permanent harm being done.

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