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A drug crime in Pennsylvania can lead to a range of sentences. These are serious charges. Often, drug offenders reoffend because of addiction. The justice system recognizes this and hence can allow treatment to take place of punishment. According to the Pennsylvania...

Robbery charges in Pennsylvania deserve every amount of attention that you give it. These are serious charges that can be potentially life altering. Defendants may feel overwhelmed at the charges or as if there is no possible way to defend themselves. The truth is...

If you are like most Pennsylvania residents, when you hear about traffic tickets, chances are you think about violations such as speeding or having a broken taillight. They are infractions that often carry fines but are otherwise unremarkable. However, there are more...

Homicide is the general term for taking the life of another person. If you face a homicide charge, it will usually not be classified as just homicide. According to the Pennsylvania General Assmebly, there are three types of homicide charges. They each have different...

We are excited to announce that The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) recently invited Patrick F. Lauer, Jr. for membership into the list of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys throughout the state. This is an honor that we at the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr....

The safest way to avoid a DUI charge is to make a plan for a safe ride home before you begin drinking alcohol. You may think you know your limits, but many things can alter the way alcohol affects you. Police do not necessarily need a .08 blood alcohol content to...

Did a failed DUI test land you in jail and charged with driving under the influence? Did police have a warrant to perform the test? Up until the last couple of years, police officers across the country, including here in Pennsylvania, had the ability to perform...

There is definitely a major drug epidemic in Pennsylvania. In fact, you might say that certain drugs are problematic throughout the nation. Some drugs are more addictive than others. If you have ever suffered a muscle strain or other injury that caused chronic pain,...

Your night out at a local bar with friends ended in tragedy. You collided with another vehicle, and the driver of that car did not survive the event. You suffered injuries and required hospitalization. While there, police requested a blood test to check you for...