Felony Theft Conviction Avoided Through ARD

Our client was accused of stealing $8,500 from her place of employment. She was charged with a felony charge of theft. The charge was a felony because of the dollar amount in question. If convicted, she faced jail time and a permanent record as a felon. She came to our experienced Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyers for help with her felony theft charge.

We were able to get her admitted to the ARD program, which allowed her to receive an alternative sentence in exchange for completing certain conditions. She had to repay the money stolen and complete community service. Once she completed the requirements of the ARD program, she became eligible to have her record fully expunged of the felony theft charge.

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