CASE RESULTS

At the Zuckerman Law Firm LLC, we are committed to helping good people navigate the justice system with the goal of seeking the best possible outcomes. Below are real case results from criminal and traffic cases handled by Attorneys David Zuckerman and Nick Milardo. Please note that results vary from case to case. Every legal situation is unique, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results.

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Confidentiality: All case details are anonymized to protect client privacy. We will never include client names or factual details in our results summaries.
No Guarantees: This page does not imply or guarantee a favorable outcome for your case. The Zuckerman Law Firm makes no promises regarding the results of criminal or traffic cases. Past case outcomes should not be interpreted as a reflection of the likely outcome in your case.
Penalties Listed: Not all potential consequences of a criminal charge are listed below. Although maximum sentences are almost never given, we list potential maximum sentences if charges are sentenced consecutively, along with mandatory minimum sentences, license suspension and points. Some collateral consequences could include loss of ability to carry firearms, loss of employment and housing opportunities, and habitual offender license suspension revocations.

  
      Charge Type
      Code
      Description
    
      Felony
      F1
      First-Degree Felony (20 year max)
    
      Felony
      F2
      Second-Degree Felony (10 year max)
    
      Felony
      F3
      Third-Degree Felony (7 year max)
    
      Felony
      F
      Ungraded Felony (7-15 year max)
    
      Misdemeanor
      M1
      First-Degree Misdemeanor (5 year max)
    
      Misdemeanor
      M2
      Second-Degree Misdemeano (2 year max)
    
      Misdemeanor
      M3
      Third-Degree Misdemeanor (1 year max)
    
      Misdemeanor
      M
      Ungraded Misdemeanor (6 month max)
    
      Summary Offense
      S
      Summary Offense - Non-Traffic Offenses (90 day max)

AUGUST 2026

Simple Assault by Physical Menace (M2), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) and Carrying Firearm Without a License (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 9 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for reduction to summary Disorderly Conduct offense.
Criminal Trespass (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Charge withdrawn by agreement.
Accident Involving Damage to Unattended Vehicle, Careless and Traffic Control Devices - Allegheny: CDL holder facing 12-month CDL Disqualification and 3 points upon conviction. Result: Negotiated plea to 1x equipment violations, withdrawal of other charges, avoiding suspension and points.
Required Financial Responsibility and Suspended Registration - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension if convicted of both charges. Result: Negotiated reduction to 1x traffic offense avoiding suspensions.
Criminal Mischief (F3), Criminal Mischief (M2), 5x counts of DUI - Controlled Substance or Combined Drugs & Alcohol (M1), Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3), Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related with BAC above .02% (S), Careless Driving Causing Serious Bodily Injury (S), and 6x other traffic violations - Allegheny: Client facing cumulative maximum sentence of up to 16 years in jail, mandatory minimum jail sentences of 6-12 months of incarceration and 3.5 years worth of license suspensions. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to two counts of DUI and Driving Without a License offense for 90-days of house arrest and 2 years of probation and an 18-month license suspension. All other felony, misdemeanor and traffic charges withdrawn as part of agreement.
Defiant Trespass (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3) and Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 27 months in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Inspection (S) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete assessment in return for future plea to inspection traffic charge only.
Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Safe Speed and Stop Sign - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and up to 8 points on driving record. Result: Prepared for full hearing. Prior to hearing, negotiated resolution with Court where client plead guilty to Careless Driving and 2x non-points traffic offenses. Resolution avoided 6-month license suspension and reduced points from 8 down to 3.
Failure to Keep Right, Careless Driving, Safe Speed, Roadways Laned and Traffic Control Devices - Westmoreland: Client facing up to 8 points if convicted of all charges. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to Traffic Control Devices violation only, all other charges withdrawn, avoiding points.
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 by agreement.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) and Speeding - 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, avoiding 60-day jail sentence.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Careless Driving offense, avoiding 60-day suspension and reducing points from 5 down to 3.
Reckless Driving and Improper Pass - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to Careless Driving and Improper Pass. No license suspension but 3 points will be imposed.
Speeding 15-20MPH Over – Allegheny: Carries 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5 mph over, carrying no points.
Accident Involving Damage to Unattended Vehicle or Property (S), Violation of Traffic Restrictions (S) and Illegal Operation Exceeding Bridge Limits (S) - Jefferson: CDL holder facing 12-month CDL Disqualification upon conviction. Result: Negotiated plea to traffic restrictions charge only, avoiding 12-month CDL disqualification for the accident and bridge violations.
Disorderly Conduct (M3) and Public Drunkenness (S) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 15 months in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to summary offense for time served, misdemeanor charge withdrawn.
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, avoiding 60-day jail sentence.
2x Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service in return for a future withdrawal of charges.
2nd DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
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 disorderly conduct for fine/costs only.
Follow Too Closely – Allegheny: Client facing 2 points upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points.
Weight/Size Violation - Allegheny: Client facing $6200 fine upon conviction. Result: Negotiated modification to offense reducing fine to $3600 with $100/month payment plan negotiated.
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 reduction to summary harassment offense for fine/costs only.
1st DUI – Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) – 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 ARD eligible, but agreement negotiated for 3 day-6 months with house arrest, run concurrent to another sentence being currently served.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to charge carrying no points.

JULY 2026

Indecent Exposure (M2), Disorderly Conduct (M3) and Public Drunkenness (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
2x Simple Assault by Physical Menace (M2), 2x Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 20 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete programming/treatment in return for future reduction to summary Harassment offense.
1st DUI – Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) – Fayette: 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 ARD eligible, but agreement negotiated for 20 days of house arrest and 6 months probation.
Bad Checks (M1) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for full withdrawal of charge.
2nd DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M1) - Beaver: 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 tentative plea offer for 90-days of house arrest and probation.
Speeding 20-25 MPH Over – Allegheny: Carries 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5 mph over, carrying no points.
6th Offense – Driving on Suspended License – Allegheny: Client facing a 30-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months, 12-month license suspension, and $1,000 fine. Result: Convicted at Magisterial District Court, receiving 30-day to 6 month jail sentence. Firm filed summary appeal, entitling client to a new court date. At summary appeal court, charge was dismissed, helping to avoid the 30-day to 6 month sentence.
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.
Stalking (M1) and Harassment (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 6 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Agreement negotiated to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary offense.
Receiving Stolen Property (M3) and Retail Theft (S) - Armstrong: Client facing max sentence of up to 15 months in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to summary Retail Theft only for fine/costs.
Theft by Deception (F3), Receiving Stolen Property (F3), Criminal Use of Communication Facility (F3) and Conspiracy (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 21 years in prison and a permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for withdrawal of all charges.
Illegal Turn - Allegheny: CDL holder facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points.
Reckless Driving, Right Side of Road and Roadways Laned for Traffic - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and 3 points. Result: Charges dismissed.
Simple Assault and Harassment - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Charges dismissed at preliminary hearing for insufficient evidence.
Weight/Size Violation - Beaver: Client facing an $18,000 fine for exceeding weight limits. Result: Negotiated agreement reducing fine to $4000 with a monthly payment plan of $100/mo.
Disorderly Conduct (S) - Butler: Client was one of 6 co-defendants charged with disorderly conduct, facing 90-day jail sentence and $300 fine plus costs. Result: Full hearing held where court found client not guilty 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 agreement for full withdrawal of charge.
2x Terroristic Threats (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Agreement negotiated to pursue treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct offense.
Stop Sign - Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Charge dismissed.
Careless Driving and Safe Speed - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points. Result: Charges dismissed
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Beaver: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Dismissed for officer failing to appear.
Speeding 25-30MPH Over – Beaver: Carries 5 points. Result: Dismissed for officer failing to appear
Criminal Trespass (F3), Loitering and Prowling (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 9 years in prison and permanent felony record, with guideline range sentence calling for county jail sentence. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to M3 Defiant Trespass and M3 Disorderly Conduct for 2 years of probation, with permission to terminate supervision after 1 year if otherwise compliant with terms.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Junior driver facing 90-day license suspension for speeding offense greater than 26mph, 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and possible 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to reduce speed to 10 mph over, points reduced from 5 down to 2 with no suspension or PennDOT hearing.
Driving with a Suspended Registration, Driving Without Registration and Inspection - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Not guilty per agreement.
Driving on a Suspended License, Required Financial Responsibility and Traffic Control Devices - Washington: Client was unrepresented previously and entered guilty plea to charges, not realizing license was to be suspended for 15 months. Firm hired for summary appeal representation. Result: At summary appeal hearing, charges were dismissed by agreement. The 15-month license suspension is to be rescinded.
Obstruction of Administration of Law Enforcement (M2) and Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Allegheny: Facing max sentence of up to 3 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Speeding 25-30mph over, Required Financial Responsibility, Inspection, Emissions and Unsigned Registration Card - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 90-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated plea on speeding offense to 5mph over offense with all other charges being dismissed. Resolution avoided all points and license suspensions.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer to M3 Offense for 6 months of probation.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to reduce speed from 32mph over to 15mph over, reducing points from 5 down to 3, and avoiding PennDOT Hearing and License Suspension.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to alternative offense carrying no points, suspension or PennDOT hearing.
Underage Drinking (S), Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot (S) and Disorderly Conduct (S) - Allegheny: Client facing fines/court costs in excess of $1000 plus summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Not Guilty.
Animal Cruelty (S) - Allegheny: 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: Dismissed.
Speeding 15-20MPH Over – Allegheny: Carries 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5 mph over, carrying no points.
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 Not Guilty verdict, with charge to be automatically expunged.
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.
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.
Driving on a Suspended License - DUI Related (Allegheny): Client facing 60-day mandatory jail sentence and 12-month license suspension. Result: Full hearing held where court found client guilty but agreed to 60-days of house arrest.

JUNE 2026

DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (M), Simple Assault (M2), Defiant Trespass (M3), Criminal Mischief (M3) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 4.5 years in jail, a permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: After full preparation for a non-jury trial, the Commonwealth agreed to offer admission into the ARD program. Entered into ARD program on 24 months of probation with restitution and community service requirements. All charges to be withdrawn and expunged in future if complaint with program terms.
Criminal Trespass (F3) and Harassment (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment and pay restitution in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fine/costs only.
Criminal Trespass (F3), Defiant Trespass (M3), Harassment x 2 (M3), Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment and have no negative police contact in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct and defiant trespass for fines/costs only.
Arson Endangering Persons (F1), Arson Incendiary Device (F3), Disorderly Conduct (M3), Public Drunkenness (S), Criminal Mischief (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 28.5 years in prison and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Disorderly Conduct (M3), Harassment (S) and Public Drunkenness (S): Client facing max sentence of up to 18 months in jail and permanent record. Result: Charges withdrawn by agreement.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to 5mph over offense carrying no points, suspension or PennDOT hearing.
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 Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to 6mph over, reducing points from 5 to 2 and avoiding PennDOT Hearing and license suspension.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related and Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 60-day mandatory jail sentence, 14-month standard license suspension, 75-day points based license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement where Suspended License offense was reduced to 1511A Failure to Carry License Offense, with guilty plea to Overtaking School Bus. Resolution avoided 60-day jail sentence and 12-month suspension. Cumulative license suspension of 4.5 months imposed based upon School Bus violation.
Weight/Size Violation - Beaver: Client facing $12,000 fine for exceeding weight limits on restricted roadway. Result: Negotiated reduction of fine to $5000 with a monthly payment plan, saving $7000.
Speeding 15-20MPH Over – Beaver: Carries 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5 mph over, carrying no points.
Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Beaver: Client facing a 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence, 12-month license suspension and $500 fine plus court costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to 1543A Driving on a Suspended License, Non-DUI Related, avoiding 60-day mandatory jail sentence.
Harassment (M3) – Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment and avoid negative police contact in return for withdrawal.
Reckless Driving and Stop Sign - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and 6 points. Result: Officer would not agree to any reduction. Full hearing held and after argument, Court agreed with the Defense that the charge did not rise to level of Reckless Driving. Client found not guilty of Reckless Driving, but guilty of Careless and Stop Sign violations. Resolution led to imposition of 3 total points but no license suspension.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
Reckless Driving – Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to charge carrying no points or suspension.
Driving with a Suspended Registration – Allegheny: Client facing a 90-day license suspension. Result: Charged dismissed by agreement.
Red Light - Allegheny: Rideshare driver facing 3 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete safe driving course for future withdrawal of charge.
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 withdrawal of offense, avoiding fines.
Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Safe Speed and Follow Too Close - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and 8 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated plea to Careless Driving offense and withdrawal of other offenses, helping to avoid 6-month suspension and 5 points. 3 points imposed.
Retail Theft (F3) - Allegheny: 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 fines/costs only.
Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related (S) – Allegheny: Client facing 12-month license suspension. Found guilty at the magistrate level and firm hired to appeal. Result: Charged dismissed by agreement.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Dismissed.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: After hearing, court reduced speed from 41mph over to 20mph over, reducing points from 5 to 4 and avoiding 15-day license suspension.
3rd or Subsequent Offense for Driving on a Suspended License DUI-Related (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing mandatory jail sentence of 6-12 months of incarceration, $2500 fine and 12-month suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction at preliminary hearing to Driving Without a License, avoiding mandatory jail time, 12-month suspension and reduction of fine to $200.
DUI With Minor Vehicle Occupant (M1) – Allegheny: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, maximum sentence of up to 5 years in jail, an 18-month license suspension, mandatory fines of $2500 and 100 hours of community service. Result: Negotiated agreement for DUI Alternative to Jail Program and 18 months of probation, no jail time.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
Carrying Firearm Without License (M1), Possession of Controlled Substance (M) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years. Result: Negotiated withdrawal of Carrying Firearm Without License offense at preliminary hearing phase. Possession/Paraphernalia charges pending.
Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana (M), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and Harassment (S) – Fayette: Client facing max sentence of up to 16 months in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated reduction 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.
Driving with a Suspended Registration – Allegheny: Client facing a 90-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving Without Registration, which carries no points or license suspension.
2nd DUI - Controlled Substance (M1) - Westmoreland: 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 2 years of probation.
Follow Too Closely - Allegheny: Rideshare driver facing 3 points. Result: Dismissed by agreement.
Safe Speed and Careless Driving - Allegheny: CDL holder facing 5 points and potential loss of employment. Result: Negotiated reduction to 1x traffic offense carrying no points or suspension.
Disorderly Conduct (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: Not Guilty.
Disorderly Conduct (S) – Washington: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with a $300 fine and costs. Result: After hearing, resolution reached for extended no contact order for future not guilty verdict.
Careless Driving, Failure to Yield to Pedestrians and Failure to Render Aid - Allegheny: Rideshare driver facing 6 points and potential removal from rideshare services upon conviction. Result: Charges withdrawn by agreement.

MAY 2026

Simple Assault (M2) 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: Charges withdrawn by agreement.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
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.
Racing on Highways - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
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.
Required Financial Responsibility and Inspection - Allegheny: Client facing 90-day license suspension. Result: Charges withdrawn per agreement.
Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Improper Pass and Safe Speed - Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension and 8 points on driving record. Result: Not Guilty.
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.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
Driving with a Suspended Registration – Westmoreland: Client entered guilty plea at magistrate’s office and received 90-day license suspension. Firm hired for summary appeal representation. Result: At appeal hearing, charge dismissed by agreement, leading to removal of 90-day suspension.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Beaver: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to alternative offense carrying no points, suspension or PennDOT hearing.
Careless Driving and Governor Emergency Order - Washington: Client facing 3 points on driving record and conviction for violating Governor’s Order shutting down interstate due to inclement weather. Result: Agreement reached for withdrawal of Careless Driving and amendment of Governor’s Order violation to offense carrying no points/suspension.
Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment (S) - Butler: 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 plea to summary disorderly conduct for fine/costs only, M2 Simple Assault withdrawn.
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.
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.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1), Receiving Stolen Property (M1), Theft by Extortion (M2), Theft by Deception (M2) and Conspiracy (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing maximum sentence of up to 11 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Agreement negotiated to pay restitution in return for full withdrawal of charges.
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.
Endangering Welfare of Child (F3) x 3, Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Possession of Paraphernalia (M) - Westmoreland: Client facing felony convictions carrying maximum sentence of up to 23 years in jail. Result: After multiple hearing dates, negotiated tentative offer for plea to 1x EWOC offense graded as a 1st Degree Misdemeanor for probation. All felonies to be withdrawn.
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.
Underage Drinking & Possession of Fake ID (S) – Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with up to $800 in fines plus court costs. Result: Agreement reached for entry of Not Guilty Verdict, charges to be automatically expunged.
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 Not Guilty verdict, with charge to be automatically expunged.
Underage Drinking & Possession of Fake ID (S) – Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with up to $800 in fines plus court costs. Result: Negotiated agreement for Not Guilty verdict, with charges to be automatically expunged.
Reckless Driving – Allegheny: Client facing 6-month license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Driving with a Suspended Registration – Allegheny: Client entered guilty plea at magistrate’s office and received 90-day license suspension. Firm hired for summary appeal representation. Result: Secured delay of suspension pending appeal. At appeal hearing, charge dismissed, leading to removal of 90-day suspension.
Retail Theft (F3) - Allegheny: Client facing felony offense with max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to pay restitution and complete educational course in return for future reduction to summary graded Retail Theft charge for fines/costs only.
Retail Theft (S) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days. Result: Charge dismissed.
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.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Dismissed by agreement.
Disorderly Conduct (S) and Underage Drinking (S) - Allegheny: Client facing fines/costs in excess of $800 and publicly searchable summary convictions that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years. Result: Dismissed
Speeding 25-30MPH Over – Washington: Carries 5 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over carrying no points.
Simple Assault (M2) and Endangering Welfare of Child (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail, permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete counseling/programming in return for full withdrawal of charges.
Driving on a Suspended License, Emissions, Inspection and Registration offenses - Allegheny: Client facing 12-month license suspension and fines/costs in excess of $700. Result: Charges dismissed by agreement.
1st DUI – Highest Rate of Alcohol (M) – 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 ARD eligible, but agreement negotiated to complete DUI Alternative to Jail program and 6 months probation.
Misrepresentation of Age to Secure Liquor (S) and Public Urination (S) - Allegheny: Client facing fines/costs in excess of $800 and publicly searchable conviction that cannot be expunged for 5 years. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service in return for withdrawal.
Driving Without a License - Allegheny: Rideshare driver facing potential 6 month suspension and recording of offense on driving record. Result: Not Guilty.
1st DUI – DUI as a Minor (M) – 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 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 – 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.

APRIL 2026

Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: On NJ Trial date, plea agreement negotiated for reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete counseling in return for future withdrawal of charges.
Endangering the Welfare of a Child (F3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 7 years in jail and a permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete programming in return for future withdrawal of charge.
2nd DUI – Highest Rate of Alcohol (M1) and Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related with BAC of .02% or Higher (S) – Allegheny: Client facing 6-month cumulative mandatory minimum sentence with maximum sentence of up to 63 months in jail and potential 5-year habitual offender revocation of driving privileges. Result: Negotiated reduction to a 2nd Offense – High Rate of Alcohol (M) and Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related for 30 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation.
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 30 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: On NJ Trial date, plea agreement negotiated for reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Open Lewdness (M3) and Disorderly Conduct (M3) – Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fine/costs only.
False Reports (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs.
False Reports (M2) – Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent record. Result: At Court of Common Pleas, negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for $300 fine and costs.
Theft by Unlawful Taking (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
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.
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.
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.
1st DUI – General Impairment with Accident & Blood Test Refusal (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 6-month max sentence and permanent record upon conviction. Result: Negotiated entry 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. NOTE: the 60-day suspension is separate from the potential 12-month suspension for refusing chemical testing.
Harassment (S) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days of jail time. Result: On summary trial date, charges were withdrawn.
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.
Theft of Services (M2) – Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for client to complete treatment in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct.
Careless Driving and Pass While Prohibited – Allegheny: Client convicted at magistrate hearing while unrepresented. 6 points imposed and due to license being suspended at time points were imposed, 30-day cumulative license suspension applied. Result: Not guilty.
Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: On NJ Trial date, plea agreement negotiated for reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fines/costs only.
Reckless Driving, Safe Speed and Traffic Control Devices (Allegheny): Client facing 6-month license suspension and 3 points. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction of Reckless to Careless Driving with plea to other offenses. Cumulative 3 points but 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.
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.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Allegheny: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to alternative offense carrying no points, suspension or PennDOT hearing.
Speeding 25-30MPH Over – Allegheny: Carries 5 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over carrying no points.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Not Guilty
Safe Speed and Roadways Laned: Client facing 3 points. Result: Not Guilty
Driving with a Suspended Registration – Allegheny: Client facing a 90-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to Driving Without Registration, which carries no points or license suspension.

MARCH 2026

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: Charges dismissed at preliminary hearing.
10X Retail Theft (F3) – Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 70 years in jail and incarceration within standard guideline range. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to one count of M1 Retail Theft for no further penalty.
2nd DUI - Controlled Substance (M1) & Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (S)- 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.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for a fine/costs only.
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.
Disorderly Conduct (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete programming in return for future reduction to a summary disorderly conduct.
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 client to complete community service in return for future withdrawal of offense.
Overtaking School Bus - Allegheny: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Dismissed.
Driving Vehicle W/o CDL, Governor Emergency Order and Plate Legibility – Westmoreland: Out of state driver facing points. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of CDL and Emergency Order Violations, plea to plate legibility for fine only.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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 tentative offer for future 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 Altered & Forged Documents (M1) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and a cumulative 24-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated agreement for plea to inspection/emissions violations for no points/suspension. M1 charges withdrawn.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Uber driver facing 3 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete safe driving course in return for withdrawal
Suspended Registration, Inspection, Emissions and Traffic Control Devices – Westmoreland: Client facing 90-day license suspension on suspended registration charge. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of Suspended Registration in return for guilty plea to other charges, avoiding suspension/points.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for a fine/costs only.
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 – General Impairment with Chemical Test Refusal (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.
Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related (S) – Allegheny: Client facing 12-month license suspension. Found guilty at the magistrate level and firm hired to appeal. Result: Charge dismissed.
Duty in Emergency Response Area – Allegheny: Carries 2 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to no point violation.
Defiant Trespass (M3), Loitering and Prowling at Nighttime (M3) and Public Drunkenness (S) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 27 months in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete programming and community service in return for future reduction to summary disorderly conduct for fine/costs only.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Due to client being suspended at time of offense, client facing 45-day license suspension. Result: Charge reduced to offense carrying no points or suspension.
Speeding 16MPH Over – Allegheny: Client facing 4 points. Result: Dismissed
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
2x Altered & Forged Documents (M1) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 10 years in jail and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated reduction to a traffic offense carrying no points or suspension. All misdemeanors withdrawn.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct offenses for fines/costs only.
Accident Involving Damage to Attended Vehicle (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to traffic offense carrying no points/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.
Stop Sign – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of charge.
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 agreement for dismissal.
Follow Too Closely – Allegheny: Carries 2 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to non-points offense.
Red Light – Allegheny: CDL holder facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to non-moving violation.
Speeding 15-20MPH – Allegheny: Carries 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to non-points offense.
Speeding 25-30MPH, Careless Driving, Roadways Laned, Driving in Right Lane, Turn Signals, Image Display Device, Out of Service Criteria and Unlawful Activities – Washington: CDL holder facing 8 points and one serious CDL violation, to which a second serious CDL violation can trigger a 60-day CDL disqualification. Result: Negotiated plea to Unlawful Activities, Display Device and Turn Signal violations, in return for dismissal of all other violations. No points or serious CDL violations.
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.
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 tentative offer for 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.
Careless Driving – Allegheny: Client facing 3 points. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charge.
Retail Theft (S) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 90 days. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution and complete retail theft educational course for withdrawal.
Speeding Greater than 31MPH Over Speed Limit – Westmoreland: Client facing 5 points, PennDOT Departmental Hearing and 15-day license suspension upon conviction. Result: Negotiated agreement to reduce speed to 10 mph over, points reduced from 5 down to 2 with no suspension or PennDOT hearing.

FEBRUARY 2026

Carrying Firearm Without a License (F3), DUI – Highest Rate First Offense (M) and Possession of Controlled Substance (M): Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement for withdrawal of firearms offense at preliminary hearing. Client to receive ARD for DUI and Drug Possession charge for 15 months of probation, 60-day license suspension and no jail time. Eligible for record expungement upon program completion.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3) - Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to M3 Unsworn Falsification charge for 6 months of non-reporting probation.
Unlawful Sale/Transfer of Firearm (F3) and Unsworn Falsification (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 8 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct for a fine/costs only.
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.
1st DUI – Controlled Substances (M), Reckless Driving, Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related and Careless Driving – Beaver: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 6 months and a cumulative 30-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for future 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.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) and Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related (M3) – Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 4 years in jail and a mandatory 6-12 month jail sentence. Result: Negotiated tentative plea offer for 6 months house arrest and 18 months of probation.
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.
Overtaking School Bus - Beaver: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension.
Careless Driving – Allegheny: CDL holder facing 3 points and negative job ramifications. Result: Negotiated agreement for dismissal of charge.
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 offer for 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 an offense carrying no jail time or license suspension, with fine reduced to $25.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
1st DUI – Highest Rate of Alcohol (M), Escape (M2) and Resisting Arrest (M2) – Washington: Client facing 72-hour mandatory minimum jail sentence, max sentence of up to 4.5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated tentative written offer for plea to DUI along with summary Evading Arrest and summary Disorderly Conduct for 10 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation.
1st DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
Retail Theft (M1) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
Overtaking School Bus - Beaver: Client facing 5 points and a 60-day license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to offense carrying no points or suspension.
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 dismissal of charge
Retail Theft (M1) – Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
Speeding 20MPH Over – Allegheny: Carries 4 points. Result: Dismissed
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
DUI – General Impairment with Accident (M) - Allegheny: Client facing mandatory 6-months of probation, 12-month license suspension with permanent criminal record upon conviction. Result: Charges dismissed at preliminary hearing.
1st DUI - High Rate of Alcohol (M) - Lawrence: 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.
Boating Under the Influence (M) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 6-months of probation upon conviction and permanent criminal record. Result: Negotiated entry into the ARD program where criminal charges to be dismissed and expunged upon program completion.
Simple Assault (M2) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail, permanent criminal record and loss of firearms rights. Result: Charges withdrawn.
Weight/Size Violation – Allegheny: CDL holder facing fine in excess of $5000 plus costs. Result: Fine/costs reduced to $2300 with $100/month payment plan.
Public Drunkenness – Beaver: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction, $300 fine and costs. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete assessment in return for withdrawal of charge.

JANUARY 2026

2x Bomb Threats (F3), 2x Terroristic Threats (F3), 2x Harassment (M3), 1x Disorderly Conduct (M3) - Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 30 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated plea agreement to one count of Terroristic Threats (M1) for total of 5 years of supervision, 2 years of county parole supervision followed by 3 years of county probationary supervision. No jail time and all felony counts withdrawn.
2nd DUI – General Impairment (M) – Westmoreland: 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 40 days of house arrest and 6 months of probation.
8x Retail Theft (F3) - Westmoreland: Client facing max sentence of up to 56 years in jail and permanent felony record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution in return for future plea to one count of Retail Theft (M2) for no further penalty. All felonies to be withdrawn, no jail time or probation.
Simple Assault (M2) - Washington: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years of jail time. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution and complete anger management counseling in return for future reduction to summary Disorderly Conduct offense.
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.
Harassment (M3) - Butler: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete counseling in return for future reduction to summary Disorderly Conduct.
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.
Speeding 20mph over - Allegheny: Client facing 4 points on driving record. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, no points.
Simple Assault (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete treatment in return for future withdrawal of charge.
Terroristic Threats (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement to continue with treatment 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 Careless Driving offense. No license suspension but 3 points imposed.
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.
Criminal Mischief (M2), Criminal Mischief (M3) and Harassment (M3) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 4 years in jail and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement to pay restitution and complete counseling in return for a future reduction to summary disorderly conduct offense.
Retail Theft (M1) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 5 years in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement for reduction to summary retail theft offense for fines/costs only.
3rd or Subsequent Offense for Driving on a Suspended License DUI-Related (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing mandatory jail sentence of 6-12 months of incarceration. Result: Negotiated agreement for 6 months of house arrest and 12 months of concurrent probationary supervision.
2nd DUI - Highest Rate of Alcohol (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.
Two Cases - Simple Assault (M2) & Harassment (S)/Disorderly Conduct (S) - Allegheny: Client facing cumulative max sentence of up to 2.5 years of incarceration and permanent record. Result: Negotiated agreement on both cases for completion of anger management counseling in return for plea to one count of summary Harassment. All misdemeanors and other offenses to be withdrawn.
Defiant Trespass (M3) – Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 1 year in jail and a permanent record. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary disorderly conduct offense for fines/costs only. Misdemeanor charge withdrawn.
Indecent Exposure (M2) - Allegheny: Client facing max sentence of up to 2 years in jail. Result: Negotiated agreement for 2 years of probation, with potential early termination of supervision after 1 year.
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 – 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 – General Impairment with Blood Test Refusal (M) – Allegheny: Client facing 6-month max sentence and permanent record upon conviction. Result: Negotiated entry 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. NOTE: the 60-day suspension is separate from the potential 12-month suspension for refusing chemical testing.
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: Dismissed
Driving on a Suspended License Non-DUI Related (S) – Allegheny: Client facing 12-month license suspension. Found guilty at the magistrate level and firm hired to appeal. Result: Negotiated reduction to Failure to Carry License, no license suspension.
Habitual Offender (M2) and Driving on Suspended License DUI Related (S) - Allegheny: Max sentence of up to 26 months, 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 3-year habitual offender license revocation period. Result: Negotiated reduction to summary Disorderly Conduct and Driving without a License. No jail time and license suspension reduced to 6 months.
Underage Drinking (S) & Possession of Fake ID (S) – Allegheny: Client facing publicly searchable summary conviction that cannot be expunged for minimum period of 5 years along with up to $800 in fines plus court costs. Result: Negotiated agreement to complete community service in return for a withdrawal of the charge.
Speeding 19 mph over - Allegheny: Client facing 4 points. Result: Negotiated reduction to 5mph over, no points.
Weight/Size Violation - Beaver: Client facing $9000+ in fines/costs. Result: Negotiated reduction to $4500 with monthly payment plan of $100/mo.
False ID to Law Enforcement (M3) and Driving on a Suspended License DUI Related - Allegheny: Max sentence of 14 months, 60-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and 12-month license suspension. Result: Negotiated reduction to 2x summary disorderly conduct offenses. No jail time or license suspensions.