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…
Pittsburgh Man Facing Decades in Prison Only Gets 76 Months in Federal Case
In a federal case, attorney Samir Sarna recently defended a client who was facing charges for possession of a firearm. While the man was on bail for a state-level offense, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration…
Carnegie Mellon Student Sees Marijuana Possession Charges Dismissed
Recently, a Carnegie Mellon student was facing a misdemeanor charge for possession of marijuana after being caught smoking weed with some friends. With penalties including possible jail time, fines, and the collateral consequences of a drug conviction, he knew he…
Lawrence County Underage Drinking Case Dismissed
Young people often make mistakes under peer pressure. These youthful mistakes can sometimes lead to criminal actions that bring on harsh penalties like a permanent criminal record and steep fines. If your child’s future is on the line because of…
19-Year-Old Avoids Decades in Prison for Multiple Sex Crimes
The need to protect young people cannot be overstated, but the laws meant to shelter young people in Pennsylvania are complicated and can have very real and harsh consequences. If you are caught up in a situation where criminal sexual…
Reduced Penalties for Slippery Rock DUI
Not long ago, an MBA student at Slippery Rock University went out after class with a few friends and after having too much to drink was pulled over for DUI. This could have ended with a lengthy license suspension and…
Prison Guard in Erie Sees Speeding Ticket Dismissed
When a corrections officer in Erie, PA was ticketed for going 23 miles over the limit and since he already had two points on his record, the addition of four points would likely lead to a 30-day license suspension. This…
Restitution to Dismiss Shoplifting Charges
A 53-year-old salesman recently found himself in a difficult legal position after a local grocery store tracked some irregularities on his loyalty card. Consequently, he was charged with retail theft for allegedly paying for store brand items, but taking the…
Speeding on a Motorcycle Reduced for 25-Year-Old
When a 25-year-old was recently stopped for speeding on a motorcycle, he was ticketed for going 26 miles per hour over the limit and faced five new points on his license and a likely 15-day suspension. The desire to protect…
