Man Avoids A Probation Violation After Driving Under DUI Suspension

In Mercer County, a 32-year-old man serving probation for a prior DUI offense in Milton, PA, was pulled over on his way to Erie, PA and charged with several new violations, including driving under DUI suspension, driving without insurance, and operating a vehicle without a valid registration or inspection. If convicted of these new charges, he’d face 90 days in jail or house arrest as well as resentencing on his previous DUI conviction since he was still on probation. He knew that he needed serious legal expertise and contacted Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC.

Criminal attorney Samir Sarna took the man’s case and deliberately postponed his court appearance to give his client time to obtain car insurance and have the vehicle properly inspected and registered. Because of the distance the client needed to travel for his court proceedings and the fact that he independently admitted himself to an outpatient treatment center, attorney Sarna successfully had his client’s need to appear in court waived. In the end, Sarna negotiated to have several of the charges withdrawn and the driving under DUI suspension charge reduced to driving without a license, requiring a simple $350 fine. The client was allowed to continue with his probation, which was an amazing result, considering the numerous charges against him and his probationary status.

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