Pennsylvania Criminal Law Blog
What is “indecent assault”?
Per Pennsylvania law, sexual assault is the crime of engaging in sexual intercourse or deviate carnal behavior without the consent of the other party. Though state laws vary regarding the definition of and consequences for sexual assault, Pennsylvania's statutes are...
read moreWhat are the penalties for dui?
Pennsylvania, like all other states, has several penalties in place for drivers who violate drunk-driving laws. The purpose of the laws is to protect the public from drunk drivers. The aim is to reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths on the roadways. So what is a...
read moreSome DUI cases in PA get dismissed after court ruling
Convictions for driving under the influence come with harsh penalties. One way that law enforcement officials arrest drunk drivers is by setting up sobriety checkpoints. But if the police conduct these checkpoints improperly, the drivers they bring charges against may...
read moreTips for handling a traffic stop
It is never pleasant to deal with a traffic stop. When the police pull you over, you may experience the sense of a fight or flight instinct. You likely feel anxious and uncertain about what is going to happen next. Whether you feel like it or not, you actually have a...
read more4 problems with DUI field sobriety testing
Field sobriety testing is a method police officers may use to find out if a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is a test the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed. Different types of field sobriety tests in Pennsylvania include...
read morePatrick F. Lauer among the top criminal defense lawyers in PA
We are excited to announce that The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) recently invited Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. for membership into the list of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys throughout the state. This is an honor that we at the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr....
read moreAggravated DUI results in severe penalties
The safest way to avoid a DUI charge is to make a plan for a safe ride home before you begin drinking alcohol. You may think you know your limits, but many things can alter the way alcohol affects you. Police do not necessarily need a .08 blood alcohol content to...
read moreDid police have a warrant for your BAC blood draw?
Did a failed DUI test land you in jail and charged with driving under the influence? Did police have a warrant to perform the test? Up until the last couple of years, police officers across the country, including here in Pennsylvania, had the ability to perform...
read moreIs an addictive drug causing problems in your life?
There is definitely a major drug epidemic in Pennsylvania. In fact, you might say that certain drugs are problematic throughout the nation. Some drugs are more addictive than others. If you have ever suffered a muscle strain or other injury that caused chronic pain,...
read moreFacing a DUI homicide charge?
Your night out at a local bar with friends ended in tragedy. You collided with another vehicle, and the driver of that car did not survive the event. You suffered injuries and required hospitalization. While there, police requested a blood test to check you for...
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