JOHN KNORR IS A PROVEN WINNER.

John used to tell clients that there was no such word as "probation" in federal court, but in the case of USA vs. G.K., the client received a sentence of three years probation after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. W. B., John secured a life sentence for his client convicted of three counts of murder in the first degree and one count of third degree murder in case where the district attorney was seeking the death penalty.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. W.K. in Butler County, Pennsylvania where his client was serving a sentence of 10 to 20 years following conviction for Rape (while represented by another attorney) John successfully obtained a new trial and the eventual dismissal of the charges.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. K.S., his client was previously serving a life sentence for first degree murder. Through John's efforts, K.S. secured a new trial and John successfully negotiated a resolution that resulted in the defendant's return to his family and the restoration of his freedom.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. C.W., in Greene County, the Commonwealth was seeking the death penalty and a first degree murder conviction. John successfully had the death penalty request removed from the prosecution and tried the case to a third degree murder conviction, avoiding first degree murder and the accompanying sentence of life imprisonment.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. W.F., John secured an acquittal by jury trial of all charges. The defendant had been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated assault, kidnapping and burglary.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. J.D., John secured a dismissal of DUI charges based on the granting of a motion to suppress evidence.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. K.B., possession with intent to deliver charges were withdrawn at the district justice level.

In the case of USA vs. A.A. in the Federal Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the defendant was facing drug charges and a mandatory sentence of five to ten years imprisonment. John secured a sentence of probation.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. J.M., John was able to get two felony aggravated assault charges that carry a ten to twenty year prison sentence, reduced to a simple assault conviction.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. T.M., John was able to get a jury to acquit his client of all charges where the defendant's co-defendants were convicted. Please see the links page for more details.

In the case of USA v. J.M. in the Federal Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the defendant faced a guideline range sentence for cocaine trafficking conviction of 188 to 235 months, following representation by John, including preparation of an extensive sentencing memorandum and absent cooperation that was sought by the government, defendant received a sentence of 60 months.

In the case of Commonwealth vs. B.D., client was facing a mandatory sentence for possession of firearm and possession with intent to deliver drugs.  Case was nolle prossed by the government following successful motion to suppress evidence due to an illegal stop of defendant's vehicle by police.

Contact John Knorr at 412-261-1186 or jknorr@johnknorrlaw.com