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Possession of Controlled Substance Charge Negotiated to Disorderly Conduct

A young man in his mid-20s was recently charged with possession of a controlled substance, an ungraded misdemeanor, in Lawrence County Central Court. He had been driving in North Beaver Township when he experienced car trouble, so he pulled over to the side of the road. When police arrived on the scene to assist him, the police officer alleged that there was a strong smell of marijuana. The man handed the police officer a rolled cigar (blunt) that contained marijuana, and was subsequently arrested for possession.

Since a conviction for this type of charge is a violation of the Drug Device and Cosmetic Act, it carries a suspension of driving privileges. As a local roofer who needs to get around by driving, the young man would have lost his job for losing his driving privileges and having a conviction on his record. He sought out the legal help of attorney Samir Sarna to represent him on this charge. The client had one prior experience with the legal system for disorderly conduct, which had been dismissed.

Our criminal lawyer attended one court date on the client’s behalf. After discussing the case with the police officer and the assistant district attorney, our Beaver criminal defense attorneys were able to negotiate a plea for summary disorderly conduct. The drug charge was dismissed, and the client paid a fine. He no longer needs to worry about the drug charge, which can be expunged, and he does not face a driver’s license suspension.

Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.