Former Deputy Sheriff Placed on ARD
By Laurie Mason
A former Bucks County deputy sheriff has been placed on a special probation program for first-time offenders, a move that could lead to the dismissal of a drunk driving charge filed against him last year.
Howard B. Peak, 54, of Perkasie, was placed on Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) on Thursday by Judge David Heckler. The judge told Peak that the successful completion of the program, which includes counseling and community service, would allow him to avoid a criminal record.
Peak was arrested on DUI charges last October after he crashed a county-owned car in Buckingham. Police said his blood-alcohol level was 0.17, more than twice the legal limit. He resigned from the sheriff's office the next day.
Peak's attorney, Louis Busico, said he hopes that Peak can return to work in law enforcement once the ARD program is completed. "Howard is a good man who made a mistake," Busico said.
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Woman Leads Police to Drug Stash
By Matt Coughlin
An allegedly drunk woman who had been hiding in a closet led police to a stash of drugs in Bristol Township.
Police arrested Michelle Burns, 38, of Bristol, after she stumbled out of the closet where she had been hiding and led them to her stash of marijuana and cocaine.
Burns was charged with possession with intent to deliver and related offenses. Her attorney, Louis Busico, said Burns has had a difficult life and hopes to enter a rehabilitation program.
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Dermatologist Sentenced for Selling Drugs
By Laurie Mason
Paul Carviness said he traded prescription painkillers for street drugs. He apologized for letting his patients down.
A Middletown dermatologist who traded prescription painkillers for street drugs has been sentenced to serve six to 23 months in county prison. Paul Carviness, 45, pleaded guilty in November to 13 felony counts of illegal distribution of narcotics.
In addition to the prison term, Carviness was ordered to serve five years probation and to perform 100 hours of community service. Middletown detectives raided Carviness's office on Middletown Boulevard in February after a yearlong investigation. They said they found hundreds of prescription pills and cash inside his desk.
Carviness's attorney, Louis Busico, said his client took full responsibility for his actions and is committed to making amends. "Dr. Carviness realizes he let his patients down and is deeply sorry for his actions," Busico said.
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Man Who Tipped Waitress with Drugs Gets Probation
By Laurie Mason
When Josh French’s attractive new server at Ruby Tuesday’s was having a rough night, he offered her something to take the edge off – a baggie of Xanax pills.
French, 27, of Bristol Township, pleaded guilty in Bucks County Court Thursday to charges of drug possession and delivery of a controlled substance.
Judge David Heckler sentenced French to two years probation and ordered him to perform 50 hours of community service. French’s attorney, Louis Busico, said his client is a hard-working man who made a poor decision. "He didn’t intend any harm," Busico said. "He just wasn’t thinking."
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These cases highlight the dedication of Louis Busico in providing skilled legal representation for his clients. Whether it's advocating for rehabilitation, ensuring fair sentencing, or navigating complex legal challenges, Busico's commitment to justice is evident in every case.
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