Felony Charges Withdrawn For Pittsburgh Jitney Driver

Sometimes, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can have tragic and life-altering consequences. This was the situation a 23-year-old man from Pittsburgh with no prior criminal history found himself in when his attempts to earn extra money as a jitney driver led to very serious felony charges. Apparently, he encountered a man looking for a ride to another part of town in exchange for $20. The man accepted and upon arrival, the unlicensed cabbie entered the home, hoping to be paid. Unfortunately, while he was in the house, the Beaver County drug task force executed a raid and after finding a cache of weapons and illegal drugs, they arrested those inside. The driver, who was only expecting $20 was now faced with multiple felony charges and possible prison time for firearm offenses as well as conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine. Adamant that he did not do anything wrong, the man knew that he needed a very skilled Pennsylvania criminal lawyer and came to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC in his time of need.

Knowing the man was facing several years in prison, attorney Matthew Ness immediately began working to exonerate his client. Our criminal defense attorney in Beaver, PA met with the prosecution and explained that his client was merely a bystander, who became entangled in the raid by sheer happenstance. The prosecutor eventually agreed and by having effective legal representation, all the felony charges against him were withdrawn. Now, after being vindicated of these charges, his client can move on as a free man.

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