Man Sees Reduced Charges And Probation After Felony Assault Charges

In Pennsylvania’s legal system, there are few situations that are as troubling or complicated as those involving domestic violence. If you find yourself accused of such a crime, it is critical that you speak with a capable criminal defense attorney, who can help you through the process. For example, the Pittsburgh defense lawyers with Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC recently helped a man after a drunken argument with his girlfriend escalated and he found himself charged with felony assault and unlawful restraint. Now faced with likely incarceration and felony convictions on his criminal record, the man knew that he needed strong legal representation to handle his case.

With considerable experience with domestic violence and felony assault cases in Pennsylvania, attorney Samir Sarna consulted with his client and offered some practical steps to mitigate the impact of his charges. These included participating in anger management classes and alcohol treatment to show the court that he was making an effort to reform and not repeat this type of behavior. Attorney Sarna was able to show the prosecution documentation from these programs that his client was making strides towards addressing his drinking and anger issues. He used this effort to negotiate for a reduction to a lesser charge of simple assault. With this reduced offense and based on the man’s continued participation in anger management, the man only needed to complete a year of probation instead of a considerable jail sentence and felony convictions.

The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.