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Multiple Charges after Running from the Police Ends with Reduction

On the south side of Pittsburgh, a 20-year-old college student decided to relieve himself in an alley after a night of drinking. Police officers approached the young man, who decided to run, rather than being confronted for public urination. This led to a chase, where he was eventually tackled and taken into custody for several charges, including underage drinking, possession of a false ID, misdemeanor level escape, and misdemeanor level resisting arrest. These offenses not only put his academic career in jeopardy, but could also result in jail for the misdemeanor charges.

After coming to Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC, Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer Matthew Ness began working to alleviate his client’s concerns. Attorney Ness advised his client to complete 25 hours of community service, participate in a drug and alcohol evaluation, and make a heartfelt apology to the officer involved. In the end, the charge was reduced to a summary offense for disorderly conduct and by paying a small fine and filing for an expungement, this young man was free to resume his life.

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