CASE RESULTS

The Zuckerman Law Firm LLC prides itself on helping good people navigate through the justice system with the goal of minimizing penalties. The results listed below are real case results on criminal and traffic cases handled by Attorneys David Zuckerman or Nick Milardo of the Zuckerman Law Firm. This page does not include the results on every case handled by the firm. Names and case details are omitted to protect client confidentiality. Facts and circumstances differ on each case, and past results do not guarantee future results. The Zuckerman Law Firm makes no promises or guarantees regarding the outcome of any criminal or traffic case, and those viewing this page must not assume a favorable outcome in his or her case based upon past outcomes.

Classification of Offenses

F1 stands for First Degree Felony, F2 stands for Second Degree Felony, F3 for Third Degree Felony and F stands for Ungraded Felony
M1 stands for First Degree Misdemeanor, M2 stands for Second Degree Misdemeanor, M3 stands for Third Degree Misdemeanor and M stands for Ungraded Misdemeanor
S stands for Summary Offense

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DECEMBER 2024

1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) and Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 18 months in jail and a cumulative 24 month license suspension. Result: DUI charge pending, but M3 Accident offense withdrawn at preliminary hearing. Partial withdrawal helped eliminate 12-months worth of license suspensions and 12 months off of potential maximum penalties.
Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service, educational course and pay restitution in return for future withdrawal of charge.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of M3 charge with plea to traffic ticket carrying no points or license suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (M3) - Washington: Client facing mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6-12 months, mandatory $2500 fine and 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 2nd Offense graded as a summary for a $1000 fine with no jail time.
Underage Drinking and Local Ordinance Violation - Allegheny: Client facing summary convictions that cannot be expunged until client turns 21yo. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete educational course and avoid future charges in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail, a permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charges.
False Alarm to Public Safety Agency (M1) and Abuse 911 Communication System (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 6 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Criminal Mischief (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution and complete community service in return for a future withdrawal of the charge.
Defiant Trespass (S) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 90-days of incarceration or a $300 fine plus court costs. Result: Not guilty.
Defiant Trespass (S) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 90-days of incarceration or a $300 fine plus court costs. Result: Not guilty.
PFA - Allegheny: Client facing entry of up to a 3-year Protection From Abuse order. Result: PFA Withdrawn per agreement.

NOVEMBER 2024

Aggravated Assault - Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon (F2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Speeding 35 mph over - Allegheny Client facing 5 points, Penndot Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated speed reduction to 5mph over, no points, PennDOT hearing or suspension.
Fleeing and Eluding (M2), Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Required Financial Responsibility, Safe Speed, Follow Too Close - Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and cumulative 21 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a reduction to summary disorderly conduct and careless driving. 3 points will be imposed, with no license suspension.
Speeding 42 mph over - Allegheny Client facing 5 points, Penndot Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated speed reduction to 5mph over, no points, PennDOT hearing or suspension.
2nd DUI – High Rate of Alcohol (M) – Westmoreland: Client facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 60-days of house arrest and 6 months probation.
Speeding 40 mph over - Beaver: Client facing 5 points, Penndot Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated speed reduction to 15mph over, reducing points from 5 to 3, avoiding PennDOT hearing and license suspension.
Careless Driving - Allegheny: Carries 3 points. Result: Not guilty.
Public Drunkenness and Public Urination (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with fines of up to $800 plus court costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offenses, avoiding fines.
Underage Drinking (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution, complete community service in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $200.
Overtaking School Bus - Washington: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Careless Driving offense. Points reduced from 5 to 3, with no license suspension.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Speeding 25mph over - Allegheny: Carries 5 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, avoiding points.
Terroristic Threats (M1) and Harassment (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 6 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Harassment (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charge.
Simple Assault of Minor (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail, permanent record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charge.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
2x Terroristic Threats (M1), Harassment (M3) and Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Burglary (F1), Criminal Trespass (F3), Theft (M1) and Receiving Stolen Property (M1) - Fayette: Client facing max sentence of up to 25 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea to F3 Criminal Trespass for 12 months of house arrest and probation.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $200.
Furnishing Alcohol to Minors (M3) - Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) and Driving With Suspended Registration (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 15-month license suspension and over $550 in fines plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to offenses carrying no jail time or license suspensions.
Defiant Trespass (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days or a $300 fine, plus costs. Result: Charge dismissed.
Retail Theft (M1) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Careless Driving offense. Points reduced from 5 down to 3, with no license suspension.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for a withdrawal of charge.
Retail Theft (F3) and Conspiracy (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence off up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete educational course and pay restitution in return for a withdrawal of charges.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) – Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 12 months and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete evaluation and community service in return for a future withdrawal of charge.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a withdrawal of charge.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI – DUI as a Minor (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 90 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI – Controlled Substances (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.

OCTOBER 2024

Driving on a Suspended License - Allegheny: Client facing 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no license suspension
Required Financial Responsibility and Red Light - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day license suspension and 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to two violations carrying no points or suspension.
3rd Offense DUI - General Impairment (M2) - Westmoreland: Client facing 10-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, with max sentence of up to 2 years and 18 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for time served in treatment, 2 years of probation.
Red Light and Load Securement - Butler: CDL holder facing 3 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of red light with plea to load securement for fine only.
Speeding 44mph over and Follow Too Closely - Allegheny: Client facing 8 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing, potential 15-day license suspension and requirement to complete PennDOT Points Exam. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over. No points, suspension, exams or hearings.
Speeding 45mph over - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for future reduction to 5mph over, avoiding points, suspension and PennDOT hearing.
Theft (F3) and Conspiracy (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Charges dismissed.
Strangulation (F2) and Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail, permanent felony record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete counseling for future withdrawal of charges.
Open Lewdness (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 12 months in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Safe Speed, Follow Too Closely and 2x other non points violations - Allegheny: Client facing 6 month license suspension and up to 8 points on driving record. Result: Not guilty.
Speeding 41mph over, Follow Too Closely, Safe Speed & Careless - Allegheny: Client facing up to 13 points, a PennDOT Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 10mph over and one other non-points infraction. Other charges dismissed. Points reduced down to 2, no Penndot hearing or suspension.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary retail theft charge.
Underage Drinking (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Careless Driving - Allegheny: Facing 3 points. Result: Non points infraction.
1st and 2nd Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol - Allegheny: Client facing combined mandatory minimum sentence of 93 days of incarceration, max sentence of up to 5.5 years, and a 2.5 year license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea to DUI General Impairment on 1st Offense and DUI - Highest Rate on 2nd DUI for 90 days of house arrest, 18 months of probation run concurrent, and license suspension reduced to 18 months.
2nd DUI – General Impairment (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 5-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and an 18-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 5 days of house arrest and 18 months of probation.
Simple Assault (M2), Public Drunkenness (S) and Harassment (S) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of Assault/Harassment in return for guilty plea to public drunkenness charge for fine only.
1st and 2nd Offense DUI - High Rate of Alcohol - Butler: Client facing combined mandatory minimum sentence of 32 days of incarceration, max sentence of up to 1 year, and 24 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea to DUI General Impairment on 1st Offense and DUI - High Rate on 2nd DUI for 42 days of house arrest, 6 months of probation, and license suspension reduced to 12 months.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $200.
Simple Assault (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: No agreement offer. Proceeded to preliminary hearing, MDJ took jurisdiction of case and dismissed Simple Assault, found client guilty of summary disorderly conduct for a fine only. Case concluded at MDJ level.
Safe Speed, Pass on Left Unsafe, Overtake on Right Unsafe (Allegheny): Client facing 6 points. Result: Charges dismissed.
Obstructing Administration of Law Enforcement (M2), Evading Arrest on Foot (S), Retail Theft (S) and Harassment (S): Client facing max sentence of up to 33 months in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct offenses.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary retail theft charge for time served.
Strangulation (F2) and Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail, permanent felony record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Charges dismissed.
Disorderly Conduct (M3) and Defiant Trespass (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment/community service in return for withdrawal.
Terroristic Threats (M1) and Simple Assault by Physical Menace (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary offenses only.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3) and Receiving Stolen Property (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: After multiple preliminary hearing dates, Commonwealth withdrew charges for lack of sufficient evidence.

SEPTEMBER 2024

Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Fayette: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $25.
Underage Drinking (S) - Westmoreland: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete programming in return for future dismissal of charge.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Fayette: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related - Lawrence: Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving Without License offense, eliminating jail time and suspension.
DUI – 1st Offense Highest Tier (M) – Butler: Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, client to avoid jail time and license suspension reduced to 60 days.
DUI – 1st Offense Highest Tier (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence with max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for DUI alternative to jail program and 6 months of probation.
Strangulation (F2) and Simple Assault (M2) (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete programming in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Speeding 26 over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points. Result: dismissed
Indecent Exposure (M2) and Indecent Exposure (M3) (Westmoreland): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated offer for admission into the ARD Program.
Simple Assault (M2 – Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to continue treatment for future withdrawal of charges.
Strangulation (F2) and Simple Assault (M2) (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Violating Weight/Size Limits, Traffic Control Devices and 2x Unlawful Activities (Allegheny): CDL holder facing fines/costs in excess of $5000. Result: Dismissed
Retail Theft (M1 - Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment and community service in return for withdrawal of charges.
Terroristic Threats (M1), Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot (M2), Disorderly Conduct (M3), Open Lewdness (M3), Defiant Trespass (S), Underage Drinking (S) and Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 9 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete counseling and community service in return for future reduction to one count of summary disorderly conduct.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $25.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a withdrawal of charge.
Retail Theft (S) and Criminal Mischief (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, plus fines/costs in excess of $600. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of both charges.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary harassment offense.
3x Possession with Intent to Deliver (F), 3x Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M): Client facing max sentence of up to 22 years in prison and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement with guilty plea to misdemeanor drug possession for probation. All felonies withdrawn.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Lawrence: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense after completion of community service.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
2x Unlawful Activities & Turning Movements - Beaver: CDL holder facing potential federal points and fines in excess of $1000 upon conviction. Result: Not Guilty.

AUGUST 2024

Access Device Fraud (F3), Theft by Deception (M1) and Receiving Stolen Property (M1): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to repay restitution for reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Terroristic Threats (M1), Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Beaver: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail, a permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Charges dismissed.
Indecent Exposure (M2) and Open Lewdness (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to M3 Disorderly Conduct for 1 year of probation. Indecent Exposure and Open Lewdness offenses withdrawn.
1st DUI - Controlled Substances (M) - Washington: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related. No jail time, but additional 12-month license suspension applies.
Harassment (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3), Reckless Driving (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail, a 6-month license suspension and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete counseling in return for a withdrawal of all charges.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Not Guilty after summary trial.
Speeding 60MPH Over - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, a PennDOT Departmental Hearing at 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 20mph over, avoiding PennDOT hearing and 15-day suspension. Points reduced down to 4.
Carrying Firearm Without a License (F3), 3x Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail, a standard range guideline sentence of 18-36 months of incarceration, and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement with plea to M1 Firearms offense only for 1 year of probation.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Required Financial Responsibility and Suspended Registration- Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated to alternative traffic offense with no suspension.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Drug Paraphernalia (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Defiant Trespass (M3) and Drug Paraphernalia (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing a max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution in return for a future withdrawal of charge.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Agreement negotiated for client to complete community service in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Failure to Render Aid (S) - Allegheny: CDL holder facing a 12-month CDL disqualification upon conviction. Result: Not guilty.
Underage Drinking (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Retail Theft (M1) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a withdrawal of charge.
Possession of Fake ID (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Defiant Trespass (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine plus court costs. Result: Case dismissed.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3) - Beaver: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea to M3 Offense at magistrate level for fines/costs only, no probation. F3 offense withdrawn.
Driving on a Suspended License - 6th Offense - Allegheny: Client facing a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 30 days of incarceration, max of up to 6 months, a 12-month license suspension and a $1000 fine. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no jail time, suspension or points, with fine reduced to $25.
Institutional Vandalism (M2) and Public Drunkenness (S): Client facing max sentence of up to 27 months in jail and permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of M2 offense and plea to summary public drunkenness for fine/costs only.
Retail Theft (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days in jail and a summary theft conviction that cannot be expunged for a minimum period of 5 years, plus fines/costs of up to approximately $450. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a withdrawal.
Speeding 19MPH Over - Allegheny: CDL holder facing 4 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete safe driving course for withdrawal of charge.
Stalking (M1) and Harassment (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years and a permanent record. Result: Agreement negotiated for client to complete treatment in return for a withdrawal of misdemeanor offenses with plea to summary offense only.
Stalking (M1) and Harassment (M3) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Charges dismissed.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Criminal Mischief (M3) and Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for future withdrawal of charges.
Stalking (M1), Conspiracy (M1), Harassment (M3), False Reports (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3), Communications with 911 (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 14 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: At preliminary hearing phase, no offer was made. Case proceeded to a hearing where Conspiracy, Harassment, False Reports, Disorderly Conduct and Communications with 911 dismissed. Stalking held for court.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $25.
1st DUI - Controlled Substances (M) - Westmoreland: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.

JULY 2024

Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of M3 charge with plea to traffic ticket carrying no points or license suspension.
Improper Pass and Fail to Keep Right - Washington: Client plead guilty at MDJ level and 6 points were imposed on driving record. Firm hired for summary appeal proceedings. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to single traffic offense carrying no points.
3rd Offense DUI - General Impairment w/ Blood Test Refusal (M2) - Washington: Client facing 10-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 30 days of house arrest and 2 years of probation.
Reckless Driving and Speeding 39MPH Over - Washington: Client facing a 6.5 month license suspension, PennDOT Departmental hearing and 5 points. Result: Reckless reduced to Careless and Speeding reduced from 39mph to 30MPH. Resolution will avoid mandatory license suspensions and PennDOT Departmental Hearing, but will lead to imposition of 5 points on driving record.
2 Cases - Disorderly Conduct (M3) and Possession of Marijuana (M) and Drug Paraphernalia (M) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 25 months of incarceration and permanent criminal record. Result: Agreement negotiated for client to complete counseling in return for withdrawal of all misdemeanors and plea to 2x summary public drunkenness offenses.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Simple Assault by Physical Menace (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) and Reckless Driving (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 4 years in jail, a 6-month license suspension, a permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of all misdemeanor and traffic offenses in return for plea to summary disorderly conduct. No license suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Washington: Client with multiple prior offenses facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related. No jail time, but additional 12-month license suspension applies.
2nd DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol with Accident (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, maximum sentence of up to 5 years in jail and an 18-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 90-days of house arrest and 5 years of probation.
2nd DUI - Controlled Substance (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, maximum sentence of up to 5 years in jail and an 18-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 90-days of house arrest and 18 months of probation.
Strangulation (F2), Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated tentative offer for future admission into the ARD program on M2 Simple Assault count. All charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of the program.
2x counts of Endangering Welfare of a Child (M1) - Beaver: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail, an permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete counseling in return for a future dismissal of charges.
Speeding 55mph Over - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, a PennDOT Departmental Hearing and a 15-day license suspension. Result: Firm hired for summary appeal of magistrate conviction. Negotiated reduction from 55mph down to 10mph over. Resolution eliminated PennDOT hearing and 15-day suspension, with points being reduced from 5 down to 2.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Indecent Exposure (M2) and Open Lewdness (M3) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated offer for future admission into the ARD Program.
Careless Driving and Text Messaging - Allegheny: Client facing 3 points and serious CDL violation. Result: Negotiated reduction to offenses carrying no points.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete counseling in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for a withdrawal of charge.
Possession With Intent to Deliver (F), Delivery of a Controlled Substance (F), 2x Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 14 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Client arrested and incarcerated on a high cash bond. Motion to modify bond was filed, to which court permitted release to alternative housing facility. On preliminary hearing date, EDP plea offer negotiated for Probation Without Verdict on one misdemeanor Drug Possession count, where all other felonies and misdemeanors withdrawn. Upon successful completion of probation, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Driving Without a License - Allegheny: Out of state driver facing potential license suspension upon conviction. Result: Charge dismissed.
Access Device Fraud (F3), Unlawful Use of a Computer (F3) and Criminal Attempt (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 21 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for future withdrawal of all felony offenses and plea to three summary disorderly conduct offenses for fines/costs.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (F3) and Theft by Deception (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 14 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution in return for full withdrawal of charges.
Underage Drinking and Open Container ordinance - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with fines and costs in excess of $800. Result: Agreement negotiated for dismissal of charges.
Possession of Marijuana (M) and Traffic Offense - Allegheny: Client facing permanent record with max sentence of up to 30 days of probation. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of marijuana charge and plea to traffic offense only.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Agreement negotiated for withdrawal of M1 offense and plea to summary disorderly conduct.
Access Device Fraud (F3) - Allegheny: Warrant was issued for client’s arrest due to pending felony charge, carrying max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Arranged turn-in for client who was released on non-monetary bond. Agreement negotiated for client to pay restitution in return for a withdrawal of F3 offense and plea to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $25.
Disorderly Conduct (S) - Washington: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with $300 in fines plus court costs. Result: Client found not guilty at summary trial.
Disorderly Conduct (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with $300 in fines plus court costs. Result: Negotiated no contact agreement for withdrawal of charges.
Terroristic Threats (M1), Harassment (M3) and Harassment (M3) - Beaver: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record, along with loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for withdrawal of all misdemeanors and plea to summary disorderly conduct only.

JUNE 2024

Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (M3) - Lawrence: Client with prior criminal record facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a guideline range sentence involving potential state prison. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of F3 charge, plea to M3 Unsworn Falsification for 90 days of house arrest and probation.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Harassment (S) - Butler: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Public Urination (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Underage Drinking (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
1st DUI - General Impairment with Blood Test Refusal (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months of incarceration. Result: Negotiated plea for 6 months of non-reporting probation.
2nd DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and an 18-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 90 days of house arrest and 18 months of probation.
Fleeing and Eluding Police (F3), DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), Reckless Driving (S) and related traffic offenses - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 9.5 years and mandatory 2.5 years worth of license suspensions upon conviction. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 60 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
1st DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (M) - Allegheny: Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, where client is to complete period of probation and have license suspension reduced to 30 days. Upon successful program completion, all criminal charges will be dismissed and expunged from criminal record.
False Identification to Law Enforcement (M3), Underage Drinking (S), Public Drunkenness (S) and Local Ordinance Violation (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of all charges.
Public Urination (S) - Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $500 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Indecent Exposure (M2) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for future withdrawal of M2 offense and plea to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Speeding 34MPH - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing and potential 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to 10mph over, avoiding suspension/PennDOT hearing, and reducing points from 5 down to 2.
Roadways Lanes for Traffic and Turn Signal - Allegheny: CDL holder facing serious traffic violation on driving record. Result: Not Guilty.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail, permanent criminal record, requirement to submit DNA sample and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete anger management counseling for future withdrawal of charges.
Local Ordinance Drug Paraphernalia violation (Allegheny): Client facing summary conviction that cannot be expunged for 5 years in addition to $500 fine and costs. Result: Charge withdrawn.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): CDL holder facing 60-day license suspension and 5 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated reduction to amber signal violation, avoiding points and license suspension.
Aggravated Assault - Causing Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon (F2), Simple Assault (M2), Resisting Arrest (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) and Disorderly Conduct (M3): Client facing max sentence of up to 15 years in jail, a standard range minimum guideline sentence ranging between 9-16 months of incarceration, and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of F2 Aggravated Assault. Guilty plea to Simple Assault, REAP and Resisting Arrest but no agreement as to sentence. At sentencing, successfully presented mitigating information to court, to which client received 6-months of probation.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related, Inspection, Emissions and Required Financial Responsibility (Washington): Client facing 60-day mandatory jail sentence, 15 months worth of license suspensions and fines/costs in excess of $1,000. Result: Negotiated reduction to one count of Driving Without License, avoiding jail time and license suspensions. Fine reduced to $200.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for the DUI Alternative to Jail program and probation, avoiding incarceration.

MAY 2024

F3 Retail Theft (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete course in return for a reduction to a summary retail theft.
Home Improvement Fraud and Theft by Deception (Westmoreland): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to satisfy restitution in 6 months for a full withdrawal of charges.
Speeding 29MPH in School Zone (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and a 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5MPH in a non-school zone, avoiding points or suspension.
2nd Offense DUI - Controlled Substance and Alcohol (Beaver): Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence with max sentence of up to 5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 90-days of house arrest and 18 months of probation.
M1 Terroristic Threats and M2 Simple Assault by Physical Menace (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete classes and treatment in return for a future reduction to summary disorderly conduct offense for fines/costs only.
M1 Endangering Welfare of Child and M1 Simple Assault of Minor (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete classes and treatment in return for a future reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct offenses for fines/costs only.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client was unrepresented before Magisterial District Court and was found guilty of offense. Firm was hired to file summary appeal. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of the underage drinking offense.
F3 Carrying Firearm Without a License, 3x Possession of Controlled Substance, 3x DUI - Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 11.5 years in prison, 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, and guideline range sentence for state incarceration. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into Mental Health Court for 2 years of probation, with client having opportunity to earn grading reduction on firearms offense from a F3 to M1 upon successful program completion.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Statement Under Penalty (Lawrence): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement at Magisterial District Court for guilty plea to M3 Disorderly Conduct for fine only, no probation or jail time.
Simple Assault, Harassment and Driving on a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client lodged in county jail on a detainer facing indefinite incarceration on detainer, max sentence on new charges of up to 27 months and a 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of assault and harassment charges, with reduction of traffic offense to Failure to Carry License, avoiding license suspension. Detainer lifted as a result of outcome.
M3 Unauthorized Entry onto School Bus and S Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 15 months of incarceration and permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Speeding 20mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, avoiding points.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12-month ARD probation and reduced license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon program completion.
Speeding 40MPH over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, avoiding points, PennDOT hearing and suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License and Stop Sign (Butler): Client facing 12-month license suspension, 3 points and a $200 fine plus costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charges.
Driving on a Suspended License (Butler): Client facing 12-month license suspension and a $200 fine plus costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charge.
Prohibited Text Message Violation (Butler): CDL holder facing potential federal points on driving record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
F3 Retail Theft - 3rd Offense (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and participate in treatment for a future reduction to a summary retail theft offense.
Speeding 31MPH over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, avoiding points, PennDOT hearing and suspension.
Driving Without a License - 2nd Offense (Washington): Client plead guilty to 2nd Driving Without a License charge, triggering a 6-month license suspension. Firm hired to appeal. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charge, with 6-month suspension to be rescinded.
M2 Criminal Mischief (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution in return for a full withdrawal of charge.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing mandatory 60-day jail sentence, 12 month license suspension and fines/costs of over $650. Result: Negotiated reduction to Failure to Carry License, avoiding jail time and license suspension, while reducing fine to $25.
Safe Speed and 2x non point violations (Allegheny): Client facing 2 points and fines/costs. Result: Negotiated plea to 1x non-point offense.
Restriction on Highways/Bridges and 3x Unlawful Activities violations (Westmoreland): CDL holder facing approximate fine of $14,000-$15,000 upon conviction. Result: Negotiated 50% reduction of fine amount along with dismissal of 3x charges.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Butler): Client facing mandatory 60-day jail sentence, 12 month license suspension and fines/costs of over $650. Result: Negotiated reduction to Failure to Carry License, avoiding jail time and license suspension, while reducing fine to $25.
F2 Contraband and Possession of Controlled Substance (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated Early Disposition Program (EDP) plea agreement for plea to Controlled Substance violation for 6 months of probation. F2 Contraband charge withdrawn.
M3 Defiant Trespass (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for reduction to summary disorderly conduct.

APRIL 2024

F3 Carrying Firearm Without a License, M1 Persons Not to Possess, M2 Fleeing and Eluding (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 9 years in jail, standard guideline range sentence of 18-36 months of incarceration. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to M1 Carrying Firearm Without a License, M1 Person Not to Possess and M2 Fleeing and Eluding for probation set by the court. Court imposed a 2 year probationary period. F3 charge withdrawn, no jail time.
Reckless Driving and Accident with Unattended Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing a 6-month license suspension, 4 points and fines/costs of over $750. Result: Negotiated plea to 2x traffic violations carrying no points/suspension, fines and costs reduced to approximately $200.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Traffic Control Devices (Allegheny): Out of state CDL holder plead guilty to charge, receiving 4 points in home state and was required to take written examination in home state. Firm hired to file summary appeal of guilty plea. Result: Charge dismissed, points to be rescinded from driving record.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12-month ARD probation and reduced license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon program completion.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol with Accident (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12-month ARD probation and reduced license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon program completion.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol with Accident (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12-month ARD probation and reduced license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon program completion.
Careless Driving and 4x non-point violations (Allegheny): Client facing 3 points and 4x non point violations. Result: Negotiated reduction to 1x non point violation, all other charges dismissed.
F3 Unlawful Sale/Transfer and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a future withdrawal of charges.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Butler): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12 month ARD probationary sentence. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Washington): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated tentative written plea offer for future admission into ARD program.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age, along with approximately $650 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
M3 Criminal Mischief (Washington): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution in return for a reduction to a summary disorderly conduct.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with approximately $450 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Public Urination (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with approximately $650 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client with extensive prior criminal history facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement to participate in the DUI Alternative to Jail Program and probation, no jail time.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12 month ARD probationary sentence. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol with Accident (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12 month ARD probationary sentence. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 12 month ARD probationary sentence. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
M2 Resisting Arrest, M3 Disorderly Conduct, Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for a reduction to a summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
F3 Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Unsworn Falsification (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Armstrong): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for admission into the ARD program, where client received 5 month ARD probationary sentence. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
M3 False Identification to Law Enforcement (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated reduction to a summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only, M3 charge withdrawn.
Harassment and Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months of incarceration and fines/costs of up to $750. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charges.
M3 Disorderly Conduct (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for a full withdrawal of charge.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60-day license suspension. Result: Not guilty.
Speeding 35mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, a PennDot Departmental Hearing and a potential 15-day license suspension. Result: Not guilty.

MARCH 2024

Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age, along with approximately $650 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Disorderly Conduct (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with approximately $450 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Speeding 33mph, Careless Driving, 2x other violations (Beaver): Client facing up to 8 points, a PennDOT Departmental Hearing and a potential 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated plea to Careless Driving, with all other offenses withdrawn. Plea led to imposition of 3 points, but no license suspension or PennDOT Hearing.
M1 Accident Involving Bodily Injury/Death and Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a 2-year license suspension. Result: Charges dismissed.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Westmoreland): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months of incarceration. Guideline range sentence of 72-hrs to 1 month incarceration due to prior record score of 5. Result: Negotiated agreement for house arrest, however client opted to complete 72 hour mandatory sentence in jail and 6 most probation.
M3 Harassment - two counts (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in prison and a permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Both misdemeanor offenses withdrawn in return for guilty plea to summary offenses for 6 months of probation.
Terroristic Threats and Simple Assault by Physical Menace (Beaver): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Charges withdrawn.
F3 Retail Theft (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fine only, F3 charge withdrawn.
Lane Violation (Allegheny): Out-of-state CDL holder facing potential points on driving record. Result: Charge dismissed.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age, along with approximately $650 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Possession of Fake ID (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable record that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with approximately $450 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Driving on Suspended License DUI Related and Registration Violation (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and over $500 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of suspended license offense in return for guilty plea to registration violation for no points/suspension and fine reduced to $25.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Statement Under Penalty (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement at Magisterial District Court for guilty plea to M3 Disorderly Conduct for fine only, no probation or jail time.
F2 Theft, F3 Receiving Stolen Property, F3 Theft Secondary Metals, F Conspiracy and M2 Criminal Mischief (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 19 years in prison and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for a future reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct offenses.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Statement Under Penalty (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Speeding 40 Over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing and potential 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to 15mph over, avoiding PennDOT hearing and suspension, reducing points from 5 to 3.
Summary Retail Theft (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days, a publicly searchable theft conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for future withdrawal of charge.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Traffic Offenses (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a permanent record, along with fines/costs for traffic charges. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete evaluation in return for full withdrawal of all charges.
DUI - Controlled Substance (Westmoreland): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated ARD offer, which will lead to no jail time and expungement of criminal record upon program completion. License suspension reduced to 60 days.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years, along with $500 fine plus costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a future withdrawal.
M1 Possession of Instrument of Crime and M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete training in return for reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fine/costs only.
M1 Accident Involving Bodily Injury (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years, a 12-month license suspension and permanent record. Result: At preliminary hearing, negotiated withdrawal of M1 Accident offense, with plea to traffic offense.
Following Too Closely (Allegheny): CDL holder facing 3 points on driving record. Result: Case dismissed.
F3 Access Device Fraud and M1 Theft by Deception (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of all charges.
Motion to Terminate Probation Without Verdict (Allegheny): Client seeking early termination of probation to permit expungement of charges. Result: Motion granted.

FEBRUARY 2024

Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a guideline range sentence minimum of 4-5 years in prison, and a permanent felony record. Result: Client found not guilty of all charges after 2-day non-jury trial.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Statement Under Penalty (Fayette): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in prison, guideline range sentence of state prison if convicted. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for withdrawal of F3 Unlawful Sale/Transfer, please to M3 Statement Under Penalty for 3 months of house arrest and probation.
2nd DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (Fayette): Client facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea and sentencing to 30-days of house arrest and 6 months probation.
2nd DUI Highest Tier (Fayette): Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea and sentencing to 90-days of house arrest and 2 years probation.
Speeding 41mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and likely 15-day license suspension if convicted. Result: Case dismissed.
Driving on a Suspended License and Stop Sign Violation (Allegheny): Client facing 12 month license suspension and 3 points. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of Suspended License charge in return for guilty plea to Stop Sign violation. 3 points imposed but no license suspension.
M1 Theft by Unlawful Taking (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Driving on a Suspended License (Beaver): Client facing 12-month license suspension and $200 fine. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no suspension and $25 fine.
F3 Retail Theft (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete retail theft educational class and pay restitution in return for future reduction to a summary retail theft.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points/suspension.
Summary Retail Theft and Disorderly Conduct (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum of 5 years, fines/costs of approximately $900. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete classes/community service in return for full withdrawal of charges.
Reckless Driving (Allegheny): Client facing 6 month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to Careless Driving, avoiding license suspension with 3 points imposed.
Driving on Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day jail sentence and 12 month suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Failure to Carry License, avoiding jail time and suspension.
Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete anger management course for future withdrawal of charges.
F3 Fleeing and Eluding, Driving with Suspended License, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Stop Sign, and other offenses (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7.5 years in jail, 2.5 years worth of license suspensions, and 6 points upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to 2x summary disorderly conducts, careless driving and traffic control device violations at magistrate level. 3 points to be imposed, but no license suspension.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60 day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Safe Speed (Allegheny): Client facing 2 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points.
Driving on Suspended License DUI Related and Inspection (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day jail sentence and 12 month suspension. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of suspended license charge, plea to inspection only, no points or suspension.
Speeding 42mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Case dismissed.
2x Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (Washington): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Case dismissed.
F3 Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and M3 Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to Failure to Carry License offense. No jail time or license suspension.
F3 Fleeing and Eluding Police, Driving on a Suspended License and Reckless Driving (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail, a permanent felony record and 2.5 years worth of drivers license suspensions. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to regain license and avoid criminal conduct. If compliant, charges will be reduced to two summary disorderly conducts, careless driving and a registration violation. No license suspensions and felony to be withdrawn.
Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related and Registration (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of suspended license charge and plea to registration violation only. No jail time or license suspension.
Safe Speed (Allegheny): Client facing 2 points upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to alternative traffic charge carrying no points.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol, Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Safe Speed (Westmoreland): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 2.5 years in jail, and a 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time, reducing suspension to 60 days. Criminal charges to be withdrawn and expunged upon completion of program.
Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to alternative traffic charge carrying no points or suspension.
DUI - BAC .08-.10% with Accident (Beaver): Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for future admission into ARD program. No jail time, license suspension reduced to 60 days, and criminal record to be dismissed and expunged upon conclusion of program.
Terroristic Threats and Simple Assault by Physical Menace (Armstrong): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct offense for fines/costs only.
Speeding 35mph (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, a PennDOT departmental hearing and 15-day license suspension. Result: Case dismissed.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle and Reckless Driving (Washington): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 months in jail and an 18-month license suspension if convicted. Result: Charges dismissed.
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Preliminary hearing held and court took jurisdiction over case, finding client guilty of summary disorderly conduct while dismissing the unauthorized use offense. Fine and court costs imposed.
Speeding 12mph Work Zone (Washington): Client unrepresented when convicted of speeding in work zone, facing 3 points and 15-day license suspension. Firm hired for summary appeal representation. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic charge carrying no points or suspension.
2nd Offense DUI - Blood Test Refusal (Fayette): Client facing 5-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for 20 days of house arrest and 6 months probation.
2nd Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Beaver): Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and an 18 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated tentative plea agreement for 90-days of house arrest and 3 years of probation.
DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (Armstrong): Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated entry into the ARD Program for 5 months probation, no jail time, and license suspension reduced to 30 days. Charges to be dismissed upon completion of program.
M3 False ID to Law Enforcement (Allegheny); Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for time served.
Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and M3 Defiant Trespass (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment for a future reduction to a summary disorderly conduct.
Illegal Racing, Reckless Driving, Speeding 20mph, Careless Driving, Improper Passing (Cambria): Client facing up to 1-year of mandatory license suspensions along with 10 points. Result: Negotiated plea to Speeding 20mph over and Traffic Control Devices. 4 points imposed, but no license suspension.
DUI BAC .08-.10% (Westmoreland): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for future admission into ARD program. No jail time or license suspension, and criminal record to be expunged upon conclusion of program.
Theft by Unlawful Taking and Unlawful Use of Computer (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years of jail time and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service and pay restitution in return for a withdrawal of charges.
DUI Highest Rate of Alcohol (Beaver): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for future admission into the ARD Program, avoiding jail time, criminal record and reducing suspension to 60 days.
Speeding in School Zone - 26mph (Allegheny): Client unrepresented at MDJ level and plead guilty to offense, triggering 15-day license suspension and 5 points. Firm hired for summary appeal representation. Result: Negotiated amendment to 10mph over, non-school zone offense. Points reduced to 2 and license suspension to be rescinded.
Accident with Attended Vehicle and Driving Without License (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic charge, all misdemeanors withdrawn, no license suspension.
Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 20 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Strangulation and Simple Assault (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete anger management program in return for a future withdrawal of charges.

JANUARY 2024

F3 Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving, and Driving on a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and 2.5 years worth of license suspensions. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to regain driver’s license for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct and careless driving.
Indecent Exposure and Open Lewdness (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service for a withdrawal.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Washington): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated entry into the ARD Program for 12 months probation, no jail time, and license suspension reduced to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed upon completion of program.
Summary Harassment (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days in jail and fines/costs of $450. Result: Case dismissed.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol and Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related with BAC of .02% or greater (Washington): Client facing 93 day mandatory minimum jail sentence and max sentence of up to 9 months in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to DUI offense only for 3 day jail sentence and 6 months of probation.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12 month license suspension. Result: Client not eligible for ARD. Agreement negotiated for client to complete the DUI Alternative to Jail program and 6 months probation. No jail time.
1st Offense DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD Program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 30 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program.
1st Offense DUI - General Impairment (Allegheny): Client facing permanent criminal record and max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD Program with no license suspension. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Case dismissed.
F3 Retail Theft (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and permanent felony conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to a summary retail theft offense.
Fake ID and Underage (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable criminal conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years and fines/costs exceeding $850. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a withdrawal.
M2 Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete BIP program in return for a withdrawal.
Speeding 22mph School Zone (Washington): Client facing 4 points and 15-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic offense carrying no points or suspension.
Careless Driving and Left Turn (Allegheny): Client facing 6 points. Result: Case dismissed.
Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with fines/costs of up to $450. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service for a withdrawal.
F3 Retail Theft (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete treatment for a future withdrawal.
F2 Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, M2 Resisting Arrest, M1 DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Beaver): Client facing max sentence of up to 17 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to DUI offense only for 90 days of house arrest and 5 years of probation. Agg assault and Resisting Arrest charges withdrawn.
M1 Theft of Mislaid Property (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
Fake ID and Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing fines/costs in excess of $850 and publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal.
M1 Neglect of Dependent Care Person (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to plea to summary harassment in future.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory jail sentence and 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving Without License, avoiding jail time and suspension for 1st offense.
M1 Theft by Unlawful Taking (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for return of property for a full withdrawal.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory jail sentence and 12 month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving Without License, avoiding jail time and suspension for 1st offense.
Gagnon II/Probation Violation Hearing (Allegheny): Client facing resentencing on theft case for failing to satisfy restitution. Result: Motion to Terminate Probation and close interest was filed and granted by court, ending probation.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60 day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to charge carrying no points or suspension.
M1 Retail Theft (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Agreement reached for withdrawal of charge.
Driving Without a License - 2nd Offense (Allegheny): Client facing 6-month license suspension for a 2nd offense. Result: Agreement reached for withdrawal of charge.
Restriction Use of Highway/Bridges (Allegheny): Out of state CDL holder facing fines/costs of over $800 plus potential federal points. Result: Case dismissed.
Summary Retail Theft (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days in jail and a summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service in return for a withdrawal.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and traffic offense (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for a withdrawal.
F3 Home Improvement Fraud and F3 Theft by Unlawful Taking (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 14 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution in return for future reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct. Case pending.

DECEMBER 2023

M2 Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Case dismissed.
Failure to Yield (Allegheny): CDL holder facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to non-moving violation.
2x Unlawful Activities and Traffic Control Devices (Allegheny): Out of state CDL holder seeking to avoid federal points. Result: Charges dismissed.
Driving with a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client facing 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no suspension.
Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with approximately $450 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a withdrawal.
M3 False ID to Law Enforcement, Carrying Fake ID and Local Ordinance Violation (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 15 months in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a withdrawal.
Driving with a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client facing 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no suspension.
Driving with a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client facing 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no suspension.
M3 Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail, a 12 month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct and careless driving, avoiding license suspension. 3 points imposed on driving record.
M3 Theft by Unlawful Taking (Fayette): Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD program for 90 days of probation, charges to be dismissed and expunged upon completion of program.
DUI - Controlled Substance (Butler): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD program, avoiding jail time while reducing suspension to 60-days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
Driving Without a License, Driving Commercial Vehicle w/o CDL, and Speeding 14mph over (Westmoreland): Out of State CDL holder facing potential CDL disqualification and points for speeding infraction. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of Driving without a License and Driving Commercial Vehicle w/o CDL, with guilty plea to two traffic violations carrying no points or suspension.
DUI with Chemical Test Refusal (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD program, allowing client to avoid jail time and criminal conviction upon successful completion of program.
DUI with Chemical Test Refusal (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into ARD program, allowing client to avoid jail time and criminal conviction upon successful completion of program.
Disorderly Conduct (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable non-traffic conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with fines/costs of up to $450. Result: Hearing held and client found not guilty.
DUI - High Rate of Alcohol, Roadways Laned for Traffic and Careless Driving (Allegheny): Client facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Motion to suppress filed and hearing held challenging the legality of the traffic stop. Court granted suppression motion, finding that State Police lacked probable cause to conduct a traffic stop on vehicle. Commonwealth chose not to appeal decision and withdrew charges.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age, fines and costs of approximately $650. Result: Agreement negotiated for client to complete community service for future withdrawal of citation, avoiding conviction, fines and costs.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60 day license suspension. Result: Officer refused to negotiate any agreement. Hearing held where court agreed to find client guilty of Careless Driving. Outcome helped client avoid 60-day suspension and points reduced down to 3.
Exceeding Weight/Size Limits (Allegheny): CDL holder facing $9600 fine for exceeding weight limits on restricted roadway. Result: Negotiated reduction of fine to $4,800 plus payment plan of $100/mo.
Driving with a Suspended License DUI Related, Required Financial Responsibility, Driving with Suspended Registration, and 3x other violations (Fayette): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, cumulative 18 month license suspension and fines/costs exceeding $1,000. Result: Charges dismissed.
Indecent Exposure and Open Lewdness (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60 day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to charge carrying no points or suspension.
Follow Too Closely (Allegheny): CDL holder facing 3 points and points on federal record. Result: Negotiated reductions to non-moving violation.
Careless Driving (Butler): Client facing 3 points upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete safe driving course in return for a future dismissal of charge.
Driving at Safe Speed (Allegheny): Client facing 2 points upon conviction. Result: Case dismissed.
F2 Forgery and M1 Theft (Westmoreland): Client facing max sentence of up to 15 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated tentative written plea offer for admission into the ARD program, allowing client to avoid jail time and seek expungement of record upon program completion.
1st Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for the DUI Alternative to Jail program and 6 months of probation. No jail time.
Overtaking School Bus (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points and 60 day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to charge carrying no points or suspension.
F3 Theft by Deception and M1 Bad Checks (Lawrence): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Agreement negotiated for payment of restitution in return for full withdrawal of charges.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related - 3rd Offense (Allegheny): Client facing mandatory minimum sentence of 6-12 months of incarceration. Result: Case dismissed.
Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and potential immigration consequences. Result: Charges withdrawn per agreement.
Exceeding Weight/Size Violation (Beaver): CDL Holder facing fines/court costs of $10,300 upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction of fine and costs to $5500, a $5800 savings.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 12 months in jail and a 12 month license suspension. Result: Case dismissed.
Required Financial Responsibility and Driving Unregistered Vehicle (Allegheny): Client facing 90 day license suspension for failing to have insurance. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of insurance violation, avoiding suspension.

NOVEMBER 2023

Careless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Careless Driving and Driving at Safe Speed (Allegheny): Client facing 90-day license suspension and up to 3 points. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of Careless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury offense, with guilty plea to other offenses. No license suspension and 3 points imposed for remaining charges.
Driving on a Suspended License (Washington): Client facing 12-month license suspension and $200 fine. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no license suspension, fine reduced to $25.
Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged until client turns 21 years of age along with fines/costs of approximately $500. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service for a withdrawal of charges.
Fake ID and Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing summary convictions on background check that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service for a withdrawal of charges.
Fleeing and Eluding, Obstructing Administration of Law Enforcement, Escape and multiple traffic offenses (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 years in jail and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary offenses for fines/costs only, no license suspension.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Washington): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated written plea offer for future admission into ARD program. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
M2 Habitual Offenders and M3 Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Beaver): Client facing 6-month mandatory minimum jail sentence with maximum sentence of up to 3 years in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to M3 Driving on Suspended License only for 6 months of house arrest and 1 year of probation.
F3 Welfare Fraud (Westmoreland): Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol and Accident (Fayette): Client failed to attend preliminary hearing, and firm was hired for representation thereafter. Result: Motion to vacate bench warrant was granted. Negotiated admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
Speeding 52mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental hearing and potential 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction of speed to 10mph over, reducing points from 5 to 2, and avoiding PennDOT hearing and suspension.
F3 Retail Theft, F3 Receiving Stolen Property and F3 Conspiracy (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 14 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only. All felonies withdrawn.
2nd Offense Driving Without a License (Allegheny): Client facing a 6-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no suspension.
M1 Bad Checks (Washington): Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving on a Suspended License (Washington): Client facing 90-day mandatory jail sentence and up to 14 months in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for house arrest and probation.
Public Urination and Open Container (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years and approximately $1000 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a full withdrawal of charges.
M3 Defiant Trespass, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction of Highways (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 21 months in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated plea to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years and approximately $450 in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service in return for a withdrawal of charges.
F3 Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, M3 Prostitution and M3 Conspiracy (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 9 years in prison and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to two summary disorderly conduct offenses for fines/costs only.
M1 Altered and Forged Docs and M3 Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing mandatory minimum jail sentence of 6 months with max sentence of up to 6 years. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct and driving without license offenses, avoiding all jail time.
2nd Offense DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 6 month max sentence. Result: Negotiated agreement for 30 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation.
1st Offense DUI - High Rate of Alcohol and 2nd Offense DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing cumulative mandatory minimum sentence of 33 days of incarceration and max sentence of up to 1 year in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for 30 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation, with sentences run concurrent.
Speeding 22mph over in School Zone (Allegheny): Client facing 4 points and potential 15-day suspension. Result: Negotiated plea to alternative traffic charge carrying no points or suspension.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Washington): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated written plea offer for future admission into ARD program. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
Simple Assault and Harassment (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete programs in return for reduction to summary offenses only.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
Reckless Driving and Speeding 55mph over (Allegheny): Client facing 6.5 months worth of license suspensions, 5 points and a PennDOT Departmental Hearing. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to Careless Driving and Speeding 15mph over, avoiding all license suspensions and PennDOT hearing. 3 points imposed.
2nd Offense DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 90-day mandatory minimum jail sentence with max sentence of up to 5 years of incarceration and an 18-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement for 90 days of house arrest and probation.
Fake ID and Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing summary convictions on background check that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete community service for a withdrawal of charges.

OCTOBER 2023

Driving on a Suspended License (Allegheny): Client facing 12 month license suspension and $200 fine. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (Butler): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea to summary disorderly conduct for a $300 fine plus court costs.
Roadways Laned for Traffic (Mercer): CDL holder facing major traffic violation. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense that does not constitute serious traffic charge.
Driving on a Suspended License (Beaver): Client facing 12-month license suspension and $200 fine upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no license suspension, fine reduced to $25.
Driving on a Suspended License (Allegheny): Repeat offender facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: At summary appeal hearing, negotiated agreement for 30 days of house arrest.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Westmoreland): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Not ARD eligible, but agreement negotiated for client to serve mandatory minimum sentence over weekend along with 6 months probation.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Westmoreland): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
Disorderly Conduct and Careless Driving (Allegheny): Client facing 3 points, publicly searchable non-traffic conviction that cannot be expunged for 5 years and fines/costs in excess of $500. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of disorderly conduct and plea to alternative traffic charge carrying no points.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (Allegheny): Client facing 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail, a 12-month license suspension and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated admission into the ARD program, avoiding jail time and reducing license suspension to 60 days. Charges to be dismissed and expunged upon successful completion of program.
M3 Defiant Trespass, M3 Disorderly Conduct, Obstruction on Highways and Public Drunkenness (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 2.5 years in jail and a permanent misdemeanor record. Result: Negotiated reduction to one count of summary disorderly conduct for time served. All misdemeanors withdrawn.
DUI - General Impairment with Accident (Allegheny): Client facing 48-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence and max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Negotiated plea agreement for DUI Alternative to Jail Program and 6 months probation.
DUI - General Impairment with Accident (Beaver): Client revoked from ARD program seeking readmission on 1st offense DUI carrying 72 hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12 month license suspension and max sentence of up to 6 months in jail if convicted. Result: Successfully renegotiated readmission into ARD program and closing of file.
False Logs and Exceed Weight/Size Limits (Allegheny): CDL holder facing false log books violation and fine of $3000. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of false logs violation and fine reduction to $500 for weight violation.
Permitting Violation of Title (Allegheny): Client accused of allowing a DUI suspended driver to take vehicle. Facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and a 12 month license suspension if convicted. Result: Negotiated plea to alternative traffic offense carrying no jail time or license suspension.
2x summary Disorderly Conduct and Underage Drinking (Allegheny): Client facing publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years and fines/costs in excess of $1,200. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charges.
2nd Offense DUI - General Impairment with Accident (Armstrong): Client facing 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months in jail. Result: Negotiated tentative plea agreement for house arrest and probation.
Simple Assault and M3 Disorderly Conduct (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary harassment and disorderly conduct for fines/costs only, all misdemeanors withdrawn.
Permitting Violation of Title (Allegheny): Out of state driver facing potential points/license suspension in home state. Result: Charge withdrawn.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12 month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic offense carrying no jail time or license suspension.
DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol and summary Disorderly Conduct (Armstrong): Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 9 months in jail, and a 12-month license suspension. Result: Proceeded to a preliminary hearing where Magisterial District Judge dismissed the DUI offense and found client guilty of a summary disorderly conduct, imposing a $300 fine. No jail time or license suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12 month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic offense carrying no jail time or license suspension.
Speeding 64mph (Allegheny): Client plead guilty at magistrate’s office, receiving 90-day junior driver’s license suspension and 5 points. Firm hired to file summary appeal. Result: Negotiated reduction to 10mph over, reducing points from 5 to 2 and eliminating 90-day license suspension.
Driving with a Suspended License (Butler): Client facing an additional 12-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
F2 Forgery, F3 Theft by Unlawful Taking and F3 Receiving Stolen Property (Allegheny): Client facing max sentence of up to 17 years in jail and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charges.
3 counts of M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (Washington): Client facing max sentence of up to 6 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete program in return for withdrawal of charges.