Invasion of Privacy Charge Against University Student Dropped
Our client, a Carnegie Mellon University student, faced deportation after he was accused of invading another student’s privacy. Our client was accused of waiting in an all-gender bathroom and recording a female student on the day in question. She told…
Abuse of a Corpse Charges Dropped Against University Student
Our client, a 19-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from California, was charged with abuse of a corpse, accused of inappropriate behavior with a university medical cadaver. In a hearing with the Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania in Allegheny County, we…
Strict Prison Sentence Avoided in Federal Court
Our client, a 68-year-old Pennsylvania man, faced ten years in federal prison. He was on trial in the Western District of Pennsylvania for purchasing through restricted channels and distributing several illicit materials in varying quantities, including psychedelic mushrooms, methamphetamines, cocaine,…
Wheeling Man Acquitted on Dozen Criminal Charges
Attorney Matt Ness recently assisted a Wheeling, VA man when a litany of sex crime and other criminal charges jeopardized his freedom. The client, a 36-year-old father of four, was experiencing a family dispute involving his teenage daughter. When the…
Federal Probation for Illegal Steroid Sales Case
Two clients were charged with the illegal online sale of non-approved steroids. They both faced federal charges including possible prison time. Attorneys Samir Sarna and Ron Hayward represented the clients respectively and advocated for leniency since neither client had a…
Probation for Federal Marijuana Trafficking Case
Our client was charged in Federal Court for allegedly trafficking 50+ kilos of marijuana. The federal trafficking charges and quantity of drugs involved brought a five-year mandatory minimum sentence. Attorney Samir Sarna negotiated to remove the mandatory minimum sentence and…
Sentence Reduction Despite Client’s Record
Our client was charged in Federal Court for a significant drug offense. This would have been the individual’s third conviction, which exposed him to penalties as a career offender and possible life imprisonment. Attorney Samir Sarna negotiated with the prosecution…
Home Health Aid Not Guilty of Abuse
In Allegheny County, Pittsburgh defense attorney Samir Sarna represented a home care aid, who was charged with abusing a patient. Aside from the potential harm to their career, a conviction would almost certainly result in jail time. Despite having the…
Not Guilty Verdict in Stolen Property Case
When a stolen laptop was found in our client’s possession, it led to receiving stolen property charges and a very serious situation. Attorney Samir Sarna took the case to trial and successfully explained the circumstances behind how the accused came…
Not Guilty Verdict for Nurse Accused of Sexual Assault
We represented a 33-year-old nurse in Somerset County, charged with a sex crime that put her freedom and career at risk. While employed at a State Correctional Institution, as an LPN, an inmate propositioned her for sex. She followed the…
