On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Oct 14, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Did you know that drunk driving accidents are responsible for the death of 32 individuals every day? In 2020, drinking and driving deaths increased by 14% to 11,654 people. Because of the dangers impaired driving presents, a DUI conviction typically has significant...
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 | Jan 7, 2021 | Firm News
Violence can upend the lives of both perpetrator and victim. Even a single violent experience can create damaging consequences that may never go away completely. Examining the connection between violent crime and other issues may provide encouragement for people to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Aug 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
When you are facing any sort of criminal charges, the letter of the law matters as much as the spirit of the law. And when you are facing particularly serious charges, it is in your best interests to question laws that are confusingly and unclearly worded. This is...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Jun 8, 2020 | Firm News
A charge of carrying a firearm outside your home or your place of business without a license to carry is serious business. Depending on the circumstances, you may only receive a first degree misdemeanor conviction, but you could also serve jail time if a court charges...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | May 12, 2020 | Firm News
You might decide to knock a couple of back after work or on the weekend. You feel fine enough to drive. Suddenly your world is turned upside down when you see those flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Panic takes over. Although a DUI stop is an unsettling...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | May 8, 2020 | Firm News
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2018 there were 4,415 deaths in Pennsylvania due to drug overdose. Sixty-five percent, or 2,866 deaths, were due specifically to overdoses of opioids. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic narcotic frequently prescribed to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | May 1, 2020 | Firm News
The penalties for aggravated assault are typically much greater than they are for simple assault, but the differences between the offenses may not be so easy to identify. However, identifying them in court may result in a third-degree misdemeanor conviction rather...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
Most people who desire to hold political offices understand that felony charges are less than desirable. If you are facing felony charges, however, you may want to know how that will affect your chances of holding a political office going forward. We understand how...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Firm News
There are certain crimes that get confused in people’s minds, either because they are similar to one another or they often occur together. For example, someone who commits battery often also commits an assault, so people often use one term when they are actually...
