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Some Pennsylvania drivers with a recent conviction for driving under the influence may qualify for an occupational limited license. With a limited license, you can drive a designated vehicle under certain conditions for the purposes of work, school and/or medical...
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...
Per Pennsylvania law, sexual assault is the crime of engaging in sexual intercourse or deviate carnal behavior without the consent of the other party. Though state laws vary regarding the definition of and consequences for sexual assault, Pennsylvania's statutes are...
Pennsylvania, like all other states, has several penalties in place for drivers who violate drunk-driving laws. The purpose of the laws is to protect the public from drunk drivers. The aim is to reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths on the roadways. So what is a...
Convictions for driving under the influence come with harsh penalties. One way that law enforcement officials arrest drunk drivers is by setting up sobriety checkpoints. But if the police conduct these checkpoints improperly, the drivers they bring charges against may...
It is never pleasant to deal with a traffic stop. When the police pull you over, you may experience the sense of a fight or flight instinct. You likely feel anxious and uncertain about what is going to happen next. Whether you feel like it or not, you actually have a...
Field sobriety testing is a method police officers may use to find out if a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is a test the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed. Different types of field sobriety tests in Pennsylvania include...
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...
