On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Sep 3, 2022 | Criminal Defense
A recently announced one-time pardon program may allow some Pennsylvania residents to receive forgiveness for minor marijuana crimes. The application process is open until September 30 and is only available online. Who is eligible for this program? Pennsylvania...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Sep 1, 2022 | Firm News
The state of Pennsylvania notifies motorists through mail about traffic violations they have committed in advance of corrective action. However, it is possible that a driver does not remember the supposed violation or anything related to it. If you have serious doubts...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Aug 17, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Anytime you have an interaction with the police, you have specific rights available to you under the U.S. Constitution. If an officer places you under arrest, he or she will read you these rights. The reading of the rights is known as a Miranda warning. The name comes...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Aug 4, 2022 | blog, Criminal Defense
Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of DUI arrests in the United States. In response to this reality, lawmakers have been looking for ways to minimize incidences of DUIs and the negative consequences that may follow. The Pennsylvania state Senate recently passed...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Aug 3, 2022 | DUI
Traffic stops happen when officers want to do randomized checks for sobriety among drivers on the road. However, they have to follow certain rules when doing these checks. How do you handle these stops when you see them? And is there a way for you to avoid one in the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jul 20, 2022 | Drug Crimes
It is important to understand the potentially serious consequences you could face due to drug possession allegations. Aside from financial penalties, you could even spend time behind bars as a result of drug possession. This could prevent you from working, negatively...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jul 6, 2022 | Drug Crimes
It is crucial to understand that even a seemingly minor drug-related case could shatter your life. For example, if accused of possessing drug paraphernalia, you could face repercussions that impact your career, your standing in the community and your relationships....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jul 5, 2022 | DUI
It is not unusual for an officer to pull someone over under suspicion of a DUI without the driver being under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. An officer could accuse you of being under the influence during a health emergency related to diabetes, including...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 28, 2022 | DUI
Historically, more men face DUI charges than women. However, the number of female offenders has increased in recent decades. Many researchers attribute the changing statistics to shifts in societal norms and attitudes around women drinking in bars. Still, others point...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 20, 2022 | Criminal Defense
If you are facing domestic violence charges, you may be in possession of a protection order. This order outlines rules that you must follow, and there is a certain time period for which the order is valid. The rules the judge orders vary depending on the specific...
