Commonwealth v. H.B. - Parole & Probation Violation

Commonwealth v. H.B.

Parole & Probation Violation

Defendant contacted Attorney Paletta to assist him with an upcoming Parole and Probation Violation Hearing that was issued due to failing to pay the required amount of Restitution in a timely fashion.

 Attorney Paletta and Defendant attended the Hearing with documentation proving Defendant’s employment.  The Court agreed to allow Defendant to continue Probation as long as Defendant continues to pay the required amount of Restitution.

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. D.D. - Preliminary Hearing - DRUG CHARGES

Commonwealth v. D.D. (Preliminary Hearing)

Charge/Violation:    

 

                                35 §780-113 §§A16 - Possession Cont. Substance - (Misdemeanor)

                                        75 §3334 §§A - Turning Movements and Required Signals

                                     (Summary)

                                75 §4303 §§B - No Rear Lights - (Summary)

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

 

Disposition:  At the Preliminary Hearing, 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 Possession of a Controlled Substance, were Withdrawn.

Com v. M.M. (DUI)

Commonwealth v. M.M. (ARD Hearing - DUI)

Case Summary:  Defendant  was pulled over on the basis of allegedly failing to stop at a red light.  Subsequently he was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholand Careless Driving.  

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.

Com. v. B.M. - DUI Charges (ARD HEARING)

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

Case Summary:  Defendant was involved in a 1 vehicle crash and subsequently charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  

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.

Com v J.G. (Trial) - DUI 2nd Offense, Simple Assault, Agg. Assault

Commonwealth v. J.G. (Trial)

Charge/Violation:     

75 §3802§§A1 -Driving Under Influence of Alch. Or Controlled Substance                                                                                     -2nd Offense   (Misdemeanor 1)

75 §3802§§A1 -Driving Under Influence of Alch. Or Controlled Substance -1st Offense      (Misdemeanor)

18§2701 §§A1 - Simple Assault. - (Misdemeanor 2)

18§2701 §§A1 - Simple Assault- (Misdemeanor 2)                                                              75§3323 §§B - Duties at Stop Signs - Yield Signs (Summary)

75§3714 §§A - Careless Driving - (Summary)

18§2702 §§A2 - Aggravated Assault. - (Felony 1)

18§2702 §§A2 - Aggravated Assault- (Felony 1)     

18§5104 - Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforce. - (Misdemeanor 2)

                                   

Case Summary:  Defendant's vehicle was stopped after allegedly running a stop sign.  Defendant was charged with assaulting a police officer, driving under the influence and numerous other traffic offenses (see above.)

Disposition:  At Defendant's Preliminary Hearing before the Honorable Robert L. Ford, Attorney Paletta was successful at getting the two Felony charges for Aggravated Assault against an Officer withdrawn.  He also managed to get the Misdemeanor - Resisting Arrest withdrawn.

At Defendant's Non-Jury Trial before the Honorable Anthony M. Mariani, Defendant plead guilty to the DUI charges and the 2 counts of Simple Assault.  Defendant received probation, community service and a $1,500 fine.   All other charges including those charged as Felony offenses were Withdrawn.