Four defendants in pending criminal case entered guilty pleas in Carbon County court to driving under the influence.

Judge Joseph J. Matika accepted the pleas from the following:William Barry Snitzer,31, of Albrightsville, was arrested on Aug. 30, 2015, along Route 903 by Kidder Township police. A test showed 0.13 BAC.Sentencing was deferred so Snitzer could obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation.Stephen Kurus,48, of Albrightsville, was arrested on Sept. 5, 2015, along Route 903 in Kidder Township by state police at Fern Ridge. A test showed 0.19 BAC.A first offense, he was placed on probation for six months and ordered to pay a fine of $300, pay court costs of about $1,000, pay a $50 per month supervision fee while on probation and render 25 hours of community service.Jeffrey Orta,36, of Albrightsville, was arrested on Nov. 20, 2015, along Route 1009 by Kidder Township police. A test showed 0.17 BAC.Sentencing was deferred.James A. Aldio Jr.,36, of Walnutport, was arrested on Feb. 23, 2014, along Route 248 in Lower Towamensing Township by state police at Lehighton. A test showed the presence of a controlled substance.Sentencing was deferred so Aldio could obtain a comprehensive drug and alcohol evaluation.