On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Feb 18, 2023 | blog, Drug Crimes
Sorting through Pennsylania’s drug laws and regulations can feel overwhelming. For example, what happens if the police pull you over and find pills in your vehicle? If you have prescription medication in your vehicle, the police may charge you with possession...
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 | Sep 4, 2020 | blog
A serious vehicle crash can threaten your license, along with your legal record, and many of these accidents occur because of distracted driving. Following the letter of the law includes putting your cell phone away and focusing solely on the road. What it is...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jul 27, 2020 | blog
There is a reason you have a right to an attorney. There is a reason the court could even provide someone for free — albeit that someone is potentially a distracted or otherwise less-than-ideal public defender. Criminal law is complex, and there is no such thing as a...
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 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 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 | May 18, 2020 | blog
Pennsylvania youth are 29% more likely to endure incarceration in a juvenile facility than youth elsewhere. The Juvenile Law Center points out that the state lags behind other states in dealing effectively with juvenile confinement, often placing youth in facilities...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Apr 15, 2020 | blog
Construction work zones often greet motorists traveling across the Pennsylvania roadway system. The state’s Department of Transportation cautions drivers that special laws govern driving safety in work zones. We have helped motorists manage the consequences of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Apr 10, 2020 | blog
Drug Cultivation Charges Although not as often mentioned when discussing the matter, drug cultivation can be just as serious a charge as any other drug crime. However, this may lead to some confusion over what constitutes both manufacturing and cultivation of illegal...
