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...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Oct 18, 2020 | DUI
Several factors put a child at risk for serious bodily injury or death when in a vehicle with a drunk driver. The most obvious is that the drink driver cannot safely operate a vehicle. Not so obvious, however, is the fact that many impaired parents or guardians fail...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Sep 22, 2020 | DUI
Anyone facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Pennsylvania faces an uphill battle. Pennsylvania lawmakers penalize DUI offenders with probationary driving periods and high fines. Multiple offenders face increased penalties, including mandatory jail...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Sep 18, 2020 | DUI
Some drug and alcohol offenders in Pennsylvania may qualify for the voluntary Adult Treatment Court program in Cumberland County. Founded in 2006, this diversion program allows individuals struggling with substance use to pursue treatment while addressing their legal...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Sep 17, 2020 | DUI
If you receive a conviction for a violent crime, you may experience collateral consequences. You need to know what these consequences are and how they can affect your life. According to the United States Commission on Civil Rights, collateral consequences are...
