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 | Dec 17, 2020 | DUI
If you are dealing with DUI charges, it is highly likely that your case will hinge on breathalyzer results. Not all DUI cases do, but most of the time the prosecution will start off with what the breathalyzer results say. Just like it is possible to challenge a radar...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Dec 15, 2020 | DUI
When you drink alcohol and drive a vehicle, you could get arrested for driving under the influence. If convicted, you could face jail time, fines, loss of driving privileges and other consequences for this charge. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made it illegal to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Dec 9, 2020 | DUI
You, like most people, may assume that DUI laws apply only to individuals who drive while under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. If this is the case, it may surprise you to learn that you can also receive a DUI for driving while on prescription drugs. State...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 30, 2020 | DUI
If you have multiple DUI convictions or a single conviction for driving with a high blood alcohol concentration, a judge may order you to install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle you drive. To start your vehicle, you must provide an alcohol-free breath...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 13, 2020 | DUI
Pennsylvania residents like you may think that a one-time DUI conviction is not a big deal. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Even if you have a clean record, one DUI conviction could have a major impact on your future. DUI convictions on your record can...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 9, 2020 | DUI
Pennsylvania drivers like you should understand your rights if an officer pulls you over. They cannot decide to arrest or test you for the presence of alcohol for no reason. But they might rely on something called a probable cause to arrest. What is this? How does it...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 2, 2020 | DUI
Driving is something many Pennsylvania residents take for granted. If you are like most people, you learned the rules of the road in a drivers’ education class. You might have forgotten some of the finer points of traffic laws and formed your own habits since that...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Oct 28, 2020 | DUI
If you are struggling with drunk driving charges, it is important to understand the many ways in which these allegations can affect your life (and your loved ones’ lives). Aside from losing driving privileges, paying fines and spending time behind bars, some...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Oct 22, 2020 | DUI
If you have past criminal convictions related to drugs or alcohol, you may worry about your ability to obtain or renew your Pennsylvania nursing license. However, you may be able to successfully appeal this decision if you have completed a substance use treatment...
