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...
Year: 2019
Some 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...
Tips 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...
4 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...
Patrick 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....
Aggravated 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...