Not Guilty Verdict in Felony Domestic Violence Trial
Attorney Matt Ness recently assisted a young man in Adams Township when domestic violence charges put his freedom at risk. After a heated argument, his live-in girlfriend decided to leave and stay with her parents. Days later, the police arrived…
21-Year-Old Carnegie Mellon Student Acquitted of Multiple Sexual Offenses
Recently, a Carnegie Mellon University student was charged with multiple criminal offenses, including: Rape of an unconscious person Sexual assault False imprisonment Simple assault The charges stem from a situation in which he met a University of Pittsburgh student and…
Pennsylvania Weapons Charge Dropped for West Virginia Man
When a man living in Fairmont, West Virginia found himself traveling through Pennsylvania to visit his brother, he got pulled over by law enforcement in Allegheny County under the suspicion of drunk driving. To make matters worse, the man 41-year-old…
Maryland Resident Avoids a PA Criminal Conviction
A client of Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys recently found himself in some trouble after being stopped by law enforcement during a Bedford County music festival. Knowing this festival was occurring, law enforcement camped out on a nearby…
Armstrong County Man Acquitted of Rape and Other Charges
Recently, an oil and gas heavy machine operator in Armstrong County found himself facing multiple criminal charges, including: Rape Sexual Assault Strangulation Indecent Assault With the possibility of over three decades in prison looming – in addition to sex offender…
Pittsburgh Business Owner Found Not Guilty of Felony Theft
A Pittsburgh-based business owner – whose company cleaned offices, residences, and other buildings – was recently charged with a third-degree felony for theft by unlawful taking after a Carnegie Mellon student accused him of stealing $4,500 worth of electronics during…
Amtrak Employee Found Not Guilty of Multiple Charges in Criminal Case
Recently, a Virginia-based Amtrak conductor found himself in some trouble after operating a passenger train that ran between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, Ohio. During the trip, the man allegedly followed a female passenger up and down the train, cornered her,…
Man Avoids Felony Conviction After Gun Purchase Application Goes Awry
When you purchase a firearm in Pennsylvania, you must fill out a form that asks you certain questions about your criminal history. If you answer any of these questions incorrectly or incompletely, you could be charged with unsworn falsification related…
Penn Hills Contractor Dispute Resolved
Recently, a contractor was charged with a crime when a customer accused him of fraud. The customer claimed the contractor took her money, bought materials she didn’t like for the project, and never received new materials after she requested them….
Man Charged with Escape Found Not Guilty, Avoids Harsh Statutory Penalties
¾ houses are residences where those recovering from substance abuse issues can stay while they work to attain or maintain sobriety. When a man in Pennsylvania was accused of escaping a ¾ house signing himself in and out of a…
