On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Firm News
When a police officer hands you a traffic ticket, you might think that fighting it in court is not a worthwhile endeavor. You want to go on with your life and contesting a traffic ticket might seem like an annoyance. But you might feel differently if you recognize...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | blog
Pennsylvania law takes crimes of vandalism seriously. This may come as a surprise to some. It may be a particular shock to youth, who often think of vandalism as “small-time crime”. Some believe it is not easy to catch vandals. Others think that even if...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 22, 2020 | DUI
If you have been placed under arrest and charged with a drunk driving offense, you may well feel scared and unsure of what to expect next. With good reason, you will be wondering what type of impact these events may have on your life. For many people, the potential...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | DUI
Having a clean criminal record is one of the most important things you can have when applying for a job, attempting to get housing or wanting to further your education. Even a one time running with the law, such as disorderly conduct charge, can prevent you from...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 4, 2020 | blog
It can be easy to do something in the heat of anger and regret one’s actions later. However, like many other Pennsylvania residents, you might not realize that it may be easier than you thought to receive assault and battery charges, even if you did not mean to harm...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 3, 2020 | Firm News
Data compiled annually by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing reveals that jail sentences given to individuals facing other than the most serious criminal charges have been down during the past two years. More defendants find themselves ordered to complete...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jan 3, 2020 | blog
Like most in Camp Hill, you likely never envisioned being in a position where you could potentially be charged with a crime. Many believe it to be impossible to inadvertently commit an offense, yet if you are unfamiliar with the law, that is always a possibility. Many...