Com. v. M.M. - Poss. Controlled Substance

Commonwealth v. M.M.

Drug Charges

 

Defendant was charged with violating:

35§780-113§§A16 – Int. Poss. Controlled Substance By Person Not Reg. -Misdemeanor

At the Preliminary Hearing in Pittsburgh Municipal Court, Attorney Paletta worked with the District Attorney to allow Defendant admittance into E.D.P. Court. 

 

Defendant was admitted into E.D.P. Court and given an offer of 6 months Probation Without Verdict. 

 

After successfully completing the probation period, Defendant’s case will be Expunged.

Commonwealth v. P.T. - Possession

Commonwealth v. P.T.

Charges:   35§780-113§§A31 – Possession of Marijuana - Misdemeanor 

Defendant came to Attorney Paletta seeking representation for the Preliminary Hearing of this case.  

Together, Defendant and Attorney Paletta formulated a plan of defense and self improvement, and worked that plan up until the day of trial.  On that day, because of the plan, the District Attorney agreed to a continuance of the Preliminary Hearing for Defendant to continue with the self improvement plan that was formulated including Community Service.  On the date of the next Hearing, Defendant presented verification reflecting completed requirements and the District Attorney agreed to withdraw the prosecution.

Com v G.G-C (Preliminary Hearing) - Drug Charges

9/25/2012

Commonwealth v. G.G-C. (Preliminary Hearing)

Charge/Violation:      35 §780-113 §§A31- Possession of Marijuana - (Misdemeanor)

                                                35 §780-113 §§A32- Use/Possession of Drug Paraph. - (Misdemeanor)

                                    18§ 6310.3 §§A - Carry False Identification Card (Minor). - (Summary)

                                    75 §4302 §§A1 - Period for Requiring Lighted Lamps - (Summary)

                                    18§ 5503 §§A4 - Disorder Conduct Hazardous/Physi. Off. - (Summary)

 

Case Summary:  Defendant, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, was charged with numerous crimes including Possession of Marijuana - a Misdemeanor offense. 

Disposition:  At the Preliminary Hearing in Pittsburgh Municipal Court, Attorney Paletta worked out an agreement with the District Attorney and the Officer.  Defendant plead guilty to 1 count of Disorderly Conduct, which was moved to a Non-Traffic docket.  All other charges, including the Misdemeanor offenses of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia were Withdrawn.

D.U.I. Charges - A.R.D. Program

10/5/12

Commonwealth v. B.H. (ARD Hearing - DUI)

Case Summary:  Defendant  was charged with Driving Under theInfluence of Alcohol and numerous other offenses.  

Disposition:  Defendant was admitted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (A.R.D.) Program.  After completing all necessary requirements and conditions of the Program, Defendant's case will be Expunged.  No Conviction.



Commonwealth v. A.N. (Drug Charges)

9/18/2012

Commonwealth v. A.N.

(Trial/Motion to Suppress)

Charge/Violation:   

 

                        1 count - Criminal Use of Communication Facility - Felony 3

                        2 counts –Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance–                                                2 Felony charges

                                    1 count – Possession of a Controlled Substance - Misdemeanor

                                    1 count - Criminal Conspiracy - Felony

Case Facts:  With the use of a Confidential Informant, Police allege that Defendant possessed with the intent to deliver, and in fact delivered, controlled substances (approximately 90 "OXYCODONE" pills)  to a Police Officer.  If convicted, Defendant would face a mandatory "jail-time" sentence.   

Verdict:  Attorney Paletta filed numerous Omnibus Pretrial Motions including a Motion to Suppress, alleging that the arrest of Defendant was unlawful and any evidence seized (controlled substances) or statements made by Defendant as a result, be suppressed.  Attorney Paletta also filed a Motion to Disclose Identity of Confidential Informant and Compel Appearance, requesting that the Commonwealth disclose the identity of the Confidential Informant and failure to do so would violate Defendant's constitutional right to confront witnesses against him.

The Commonwealth agreed to work out a plea bargain with Attorney Paletta for Defendant to plead guilty to certain charges that would only carry a sentence of 5 years probation and NO JAIL TIME .  In exchange for the guilty plea, ALL OTHER CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANT WERE WITHDRAWN.

Com v. D.H. (Drug Charges, Confidential Informant)

6/5/12

Commonwealth v. D.H.

(Non-Jury Trial)

Charges: 

2 counts – Manufacture, Delivery or Possession with Intent to Deliver – Felony

            1 count – Possession of a Controlled Substance - Misdemeanor

Case Facts:   

                       With the use of a Confidential Informant, Police allege that Defendant was involved in activity related to the above charges. 

Verdict:

The Commonwealth DISMISSED their case against Defendant and ALL CHARGES WERE NOLLE PROSSED.  Defendant was not convicted of any crime.

Commonwealth v. S.K. (DRUG CHARGES)

4/12/12

Commonwealth v. S.K. (Preliminary Hearing)

Charge/Violation:      35§ 780-113 §§ A31 - PROHIBITED ACTS - Misdemeanor

                                    35§ 780-113 §§ A32 - PROHIBITED ACTS - Misdemeanor

                                    75§ 3112 §§ A3l - TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS - Summary

Disposition:  

                        ALL CHARGES AGAINST DEFENDANT WERE WITHDRAWN/DISMISSED