On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | DUI
Many people think of younger drivers when they try to imagine the typical person who is pulled over for DUI. That said, drivers of various age groups are taken into custody for driving drunk, and the charges can be very serious regardless of one’s age. In fact,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 25, 2019 | Firm News
Penalties for theft in Pennsylvania significantly vary, depending on the value of the stolen goods and other factors of the case. For example, offenders who used a weapon will receive a more serious charge than those who did not. If you face a theft charge in the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 22, 2019 | Firm News
If Pennsylvania law enforcement officers pull you over while driving or contact you about an investigation, you may automatically feel like you need to answer their questions. However, it is important to understand that you have certain rights under the law. In a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 18, 2019 | Firm News
Those involved in marketing breathalyzer machines in Pennsylvania tout the devices’ precision to the third decimal place. The machines are ubiquitous; nearly every law enforcement station in the United States has one. When a breathalyzer indicates that a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 16, 2019 | Firm News
For drivers who have received speeding tickets in Pennsylvania, the last word they may use to describe the state is “lenient.” However, in comparison to other U.S. states, some might say Pennsylvania actually goes a little easy on speeders. This is not to say that...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Firm News
Last week, the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee voted unanimously to advance SB 637, legislation that would reduce barriers for persons with a criminal record in obtaining a professional license in Pennsylvania. NACDL has joined a host...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 1, 2019 | Firm News
When searching for incriminating evidence against you, authorities in Pennsylvania must follow rules set down in the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. Specifically, authorities must have...
