On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Jun 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You’re late to work, so you speed. You’re on your way to a get together with friends, so you text and drive. There aren’t any cops around, so you roll through a stop sign. You are ready to head home from the party and so tired that you can barely...
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Jan 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Dealing with traffic tickets can be a hassle. When you’ve been issued a citation for speeding, improper passing, failure to stop for a red light or another moving violation, it may seem tempting to just pay it. Yet doing so won’t make the problem go away....
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Sep 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
The best criminal defense strategy is uniquely tailored to the charges the accused individual is facing. Criminal defense options are available based on the situation and circumstances of the accused individual which is why every accused individual should be familiar...
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Mar 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Simply alleging that someone has committed a crime is not enough for criminal charges or an arrest to be made-allegations must be supported by proof. Law enforcement authorities and prosecutors need to collect evidence in a lawful manner, which means that they should...
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Oct 22, 2018 | Criminal Defense
When a resident is convicted of a crime, they will incur a criminal record that will generally follow them the rest of their life. This could make it difficult for a person to secure housing, obtain a job or do any other activities that require a background check....
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Feb 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested, charged with a crime or are under criminal investigation, you may be thinking of hiring a lawyer to defend you. Don’t know where to start? Having an understanding of what they do can take the fear out of picking up the phone or walking...
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Sep 6, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Gun control is right up there with immigration and marijuana as one of the most highly controversial topics in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. You may be among those who staunchly defend the right to bear arms and perhaps have one or more firearms in your...
On behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Jul 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
According to the Palm Beach Institute, nearly five million Americans are addicted to prescription painkillers. Name-brand drugs like OxyContin might work well to solve personal aches and pains, but they are creating new problems related to addiction, drug possession...
