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…
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…
