DUI, Careless Driving Charges Filed in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — Mark Joseph Hoffmann, 57, of Leesport, Pa., is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI) and careless driving, in Potter County. According to court records, Hoffmann was arrested on July 5, 2026, by Trooper Brandon C. Macrae of the Coudersport PSP.
The charges against Hoffmann include 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(b), which pertains to DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.10% to 0.16%, and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802(a)(1), which pertains to DUI involving unsafe driving. Additionally, Hoffmann is charged with 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a), which pertains to careless driving, and 75 Pa.C.S. § 3309(1), which pertains to driving on roadways laned for traffic.
Hoffmann’s case is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 10:00 am before Magisterial District Judge Kari A. McCleaft. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel and has been fingerprinted.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The current case balance is $12.37, with no payments made to date.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will proceed with the case in accordance with the law and the evidence presented.
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