On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 30, 2020 | blog
There is a move across the country to decriminalize drugs, which means to lessen penalties for certain drug classes. The reason behind it is that supporters believe it will lower drug crimes and help prevent prison overpopulation. According to The Philadelphia...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 17, 2020 | DUI
Pennsylvania’s laws classify certain charges of driving under the influence as more severe offenses. In addition to other circumstances, the result of a blood or chemical test could determine whether an individual will face a misdemeanor or felony conviction. ...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 16, 2020 | blog
While traffic tickets may not result in jail time or a serious criminal offense on your record, they can be detrimental, and you should take them seriously. Not only will have multiple traffic tickets start to impact your insurance premiums but also they lead to black...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 13, 2020 | DUI
Were one in Camp Hill asked to describe the image that comes to mind when imagining a drunk driving offense, they would likely describe a scenario in which a person is standing on the side of the road undertaking a breath administered by an officer using a handheld...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 10, 2020 | DUI
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles, 2018 saw almost 50,000 arrests for driving under the influence. DUI penalties are harsh, especially for habitual offenders. However, Pennsylvania has a unique solution for first-time offenders with no prior...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 10, 2020 | blog
Successfully arguing a claim of self-defense can often be challenging due to the complexities of the laws regarding this issue. On the one hand, it is not expected that you simply allow yourself (or another) to become the victim of a crime in the interest of not...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
A charge of carrying a firearm outside your home or your place of business without a license to carry is serious business. Depending on the circumstances, you may only receive a first degree misdemeanor conviction, but you could also serve jail time if a court charges...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | DUI
Many people who receive a DUI conviction move forward without another charge. In these cases, perhaps they had a drink or two with a meal and did not realize their blood alcohol content was too high. They accept the mistake and take steps to ensure it does not happen...
