Reduced Felony Charges and Jail Sentence for a Theft Ring Convict
You’ve heard the saying that one wrong decision and the wrong group of people can lead to trouble? Well, we at the Logue Law Group handled a similar case a few days back. A young man, associated with a theft ring, was caught by the police while his gang members fled. The man was charged with multiple felonies, and he knew that he was looking at several years in prison.
Now, since he realized that his gang members ditched him, he was utterly terrified. Confused and overwhelmed, he called us up and hired a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer. He requested an expungement, but that wasn’t in any way possible because he was a habitual offender! All we could do was reduce his felony charges and save him from imprisonment.
What Was Our Client Charged With?
Our client was charged with several felonies. And almost all of the charges were related to his involvement in the theft ring. The charges included conspiracy to commit theft and receiving stolen property.
As you know, the specific felony grading depends on the value of the property stolen. In this case, the value of the stolen goods was substantial! This meant that our client was facing third, second, and even first-degree felony charges. In Pennsylvania, a third-degree felony can carry up to 7 years in prison. A second-degree felony can lead to 10 years in prison. The most severe, a first-degree felony, can mean up to 20 years! Fines can also be up to $25,000. These penalties are life-altering, and a felony conviction on his record would have followed him forever and would have restricted his rights.
No wonder it was a dire situation for our client. His only hope resided in our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyer. And we delivered as we promised.
Logue Law Group: Blessings Disguised as Lawyers!
As soon as we received our client’s call, we started to go through the evidence thoroughly. We knew our client was young. However, what surprised us was that he did not have a prior criminal record! This point made us realize that maybe our client wasn’t the kingpin, but just a mere acquaintance in the theft ring.
Moreover, as we spoke to him, we understood that he felt remorseful for his actions. Taking everything into consideration, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers presented a comprehensive case for our client. We highlighted his age and especially referred to his clean record. We argued that he was not the mastermind of the theft ring, but an accomplice. This very defense strategy made him less culpable in our view.
Added to that, our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers also showed that our client was cooperating well with the authorities. This was another major key to our defense strategy. Our goal was to have the felony charges withdrawn and the jail sentence reduced. Therefore, we proposed a plea to a single misdemeanor charge.
The judge agreed to our proposal. He observed the whole matter and withdrew several felony charges associated with our client. Our client pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor and did not face any additional prison time! The time he had already served was sufficient. This was one of the best outcomes we ever had for one of our clients! The guy did not just avoid a felony conviction, but had a chance to start afresh. His record would reflect a much less serious offense, which he can live with for the rest of his life.
At the Logue Law Group, our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers are well aware of how to present a compelling case. And we do this for all of our clients. So, if you happen to have been involved in a difficult legal situation and need a strong advocate, don’t hesitate to call us at 844.PITT.DUI and book a free consultation!