Summary Disorderly Conduct Charges Expunged for University Student
A disorderly conduct charge is generally considered to be a summary offense in Pennsylvania. While it is regarded as the least serious type of criminal charge, the repercussions can be daunting for the accused. How so?
Well, penalties for summary offenses include up to 90 days of imprisonment and a fine of up to $750. However, if the prosecution believes that the disorderly conduct had higher risks associated, the charges get elevated to a third-degree misdemeanor, which includes up to one year of imprisonment, and fines of up to $2,500.
However, summary offenses can effectively bring about complications in the future and cause damage to reputation. And our expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers at the Logue Law Group recently got an expungement for a university student who was charged with disorderly conduct. So, let’s follow along with the blog to know the details.
The Incident
So, a few months back, our client, a young university student, went to a local bar with his friends to celebrate their astounding mid-semester results. Now, our client had a little too much to drink that night. After their party, they were about to head home when they had some commotion among themselves. And our client, being a little too drunk, shouted and created a scene outside the bar.
Now, two patrolling officers witnessed this scenario, and they immediately intervened and charged our client with disorderly conduct. And it was at this moment that our client realized what he had done! Knowing that the charges had already been pressed against him, he called up our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers and asked for help.
The charge of a summary offense, no matter how less serious it is, could have easily disrupted our client’s prospects. However, what he did right was call us straight up, and that was indeed a wise decision!
The Expungement Plan
At the Logue Law group, our in-house Pittsburgh criminal lawyers have years of experience handling such cases. So, when we received the case, we already knew what we had to do.
We didn’t go for any plea deals this time, as our client was a first-time offender! Instead, we straightaway went to a negotiation deal with the prosecution, and requested our client’s admission to a Summary Diversionary Program.
And our negotiations worked! On top of that, our client’s clean history and impeccable academic record gave us additional leverage. The prosecution accepted our client’s admission to the Summary Diversion Program. This meant that our client now had to pay a fine of $200 and complete the program. And once he does that, his case would become eligible for expungement. This means none of the charges would be reflected in his record, which would make it easier for him to proceed in life without any risks or further complications.
We at the Logue Law Group strongly believe that every person should get a second chance. And that’s the reason why our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers take care of everything, from court appearances to negotiations to even expungement filing! Our motto is to provide our clients with the best possible outcome.
Have you been charged with disorderly conduct and are facing a similar situation? Don’t wait up, and call us at 844.PITT.DUI for a free consultation.