Public Drunkenness Case Dismissed

A Carnegie Mellon candidate for a Ph.d in Robotics, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon, was charged with public drunkenness. Our client allegedly drove to a laboratory at Carnegie Mellon, parked his car and left the door ajar behind him, went to a fourth-floor lab and passed out. Officers in the area got a report, saw the open car door and cell phone and equipment on the front seat. Pittsburgh criminal attorneys at Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC were contacted and Samir Sarna appeared once in court on the client’s behalf. During cross-examination, Samir determined that the police officer never saw the man outside or near his car, but only in the lab. Because a key card was required for entry, Samir insisted it was not a public space and only specific individuals could enter the building. The charges were completely dismissed and our client was found not guilty. The case which was heard in Squirrel Hill, occurred on March 3 and the verdict was given on April 8.

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