Man With Four Felony Charges Gets Case Dismissed

We recently represented a 46-year-old man charged with four separate felonies, including a 1st degree felony for aggravated indecent assault with a child, a 1st degree felony for unlawful contact with a minor for sexual offenses, a 3rd degree felony for indecent assault with a person less than 13-years-old and a 3rd degree felony for corruption of minors. At this time, he was on parole for a criminal attempt homicide in Texas. He was in need of a strong defense and turned to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC.

This case came with some challenges. There was no way we could take the plea offer with four felonies, two of which were felonies of the 1st degree. Even with a summary plea, our client could receive up to 15 years for only his parole violation. At the very least, he was looking at 10 to 20 years in jail.

After researching and reviewing his case, criminal defense attorney Samir Sarna identified some major issues with respect to jurisdiction. It would be difficult to establish that his criminal conduct occurred within Pennsylvania. He presented a motion to dismiss, based on habeas corpus, and the fact that the government could not establish jurisdiction. The court would have no right to hear the case.

The entire case was withdrawn after the motion and all charges were dismissed. Our client was not in violation of his parole. We presented this case in front of an especially difficult judge and our client was grateful to walk out without any jail time.

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.