Last week Attorney Ryan W. McAllister successfuly represented a client in a district court criminal case. Our client first came to Nevins & McAllister, PLLC, several months ago after getting cited by a local police department for Retail Theft. Attorney McAllister was...
Restoring Hope
Year: 2011
Client Saved from License Suspension in Reading, PA
Today I represented a client on charges of Driving Under a Suspended License at Section 1543(a) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. A one year license suspension from PENNDOT would result if he was found guilty of this particular violation. Fortunately, I was able to...
Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed in Reading, PA Stabbing Case
Last week attarney Liz Ebner represented a client at a preliminary hearing on allegations that she stabbed her boyfriend with a knife. The client was charged with felony Aggravated Assault and faced a deadly weapons enhancement. She had been jailed on $75,000 secured...
Expungement Granted in Berks County Simple Assault Case
I recently obtained an expungement for a client who had previously charged with Simple Assault and Harassment for an alleged incident in Reading, PA. His charges had been dismissed over a year ago at the time of the preliminary hearing but still appeared on his...
Probation in Lancaster, PA Burglary Case
Today I was able to secure a probationary sentence for a client originally charged with burglarizing a home in Lancaster County, PA. Fortunately, I was able to negotiate a plea to the lesser offenses of Criminal Trespass and Simple Assault. The original Burglary...
No Points on CDL Driver’s License in PA Turnpike Speeding case
Today I represented a CDL driver who had been clocked at 17 mph over the speed limit in a work zone in on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County. Under Title 75, the Pennsylvania vehicle code, he could have faced an automatic 15 day suspension based on the work...
Not Guilty Verdict in Berks County Harassment Case
Today attarney Liz Ebner won a not guilty verdict for a client in a summary Harassment case in a Berks County District Court. The allegations made involved unwanted touching of a sexual nature. Fortunately, Liz was able to secure her client's acquittal through skilled...
attarney teaches Legal Ethics Seminar for New Berks County Lawyers
Today I (attarney Dan Nevins) had the privilege of serving as the moderator for the mandatory CLE "Bridge the Gap." The program is required for newly minted lawyers by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court within the first two years of Bar admission. The program is offered...
Aggravated Assault by DUI Charge Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Yesterday I (attarney Dan Nevins) represented a client in a Berks County District Court charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault by DUI. At this stage the Commonwealth only needs to establish a prima facie case against a Defendant in order for a charge to be...
Points on Driver’s License saved through negotiation
This morning I represented a client facing a Speeding Ticket in Berks County, PA. Based on the alleged speed he was facing 3 points on his driver's license, placing him in danger of future suspension. Based on the particular circumstances of this case, I was able to...