On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Nov 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Regardless of whether you have multiple DUI related convictions or just one on record, it is possible that a judge may still deem it necessary for you to install an ignition interlock device. These devices are somewhat difficult to work with, and many people find...
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 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 | 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...
