How We Successfully Reduced a State Sentence to a County Sentence for a PWID Case
Possession With Intent to Deliver (PWID) is quite a serious citation, and is considered a felony in Pennsylvania. Although the extent of penalties depends on factors like-
- Classification (type) of the drug
- Amount of drugs being seized
- Prior convictions
- Presence of firearms
You’ll still be looking at a surefire prison sentence, along with substantial fines. Worse than that, your name will have a permanent criminal record etched to it, which can be a life-altering experience!
That’s why our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers at Logue Law Group leave no stone unturned when handling drug cases. For instance, a couple of weeks ago, we received a call from our client, and came to know that he had been charged with possession of heroin, with intent to deliver. From our experience, we realized that the man was looking at multiple years in prison. So, we took up the matter and did the best we could for him!
A Seizure that Led to State-level Sentencing
First of all, heroin is categorized as a Schedule I substance under Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substances Act. This means heroin falls under one of the most restrictive drug categories, and is classified to be highly addictive with no acceptance for medical usage.
Second, our client was caught possessing a whopping 150 bags of the substance! Added to that, the cops also got to know that this was a consignment that our client had to deliver in exchange for a handsome payment.
However, the main plot twist came when the cops ran a background check of our client. They found out that he had a criminal record, which involved a federal-level conviction! As a result, our client was subject to state-level sentences, which could have wasted his future.
Seeing that he had no way to escape, the man finally decided to seek help from our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers.
What Was Our Approach?
Like every other client, this man too wanted us to get his case dismissed and expunged. However, his records and the current charges were too severe to fulfill his demands! So, on our very first briefing, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers told him the truth. Along with that, we also informed him that he had to serve a mandatory prison term. However, what we assured him was that the period wasn’t going to be too long!
So, as planned, our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers moved with a different appeal. We requested the court to charge the man with a county sentence along with probation instead of the state sentence (which was significantly harsher).
And our plan worked! The court ordered our client to serve a 10-month sentence in county jail, which would be followed by a year-long probation period under strict supervision.
Logue Law Group is Here to Save You!
At our firm, we often get to see cases that could’ve been resolved in a better way, had a legal professional been there to assist the client! That’s exactly why you should first resort to our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers instead of blaming your fate, just in case you get involved in drug-related charges or any other incident that might lead you to face legal consequences. We can help save your life and protect your rights at all costs! Just give us a call at 412-387-6901 and book a free consultation today!