Traffic violations can happen to anyone who drives. Either you are in a hurry and fail to notice the speed limit, or you roll through a stop sign because you did not see anyone else in the intersection. However minor these infractions seem, they can still affect your...
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Answering 3 common questions about DUI in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Jul 19, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Driving while intoxicated by drugs creates a dangerous situation for both the users and other drivers. The consequences may be severe and long-term, or even permanent. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 32 individuals die...
Contesting traffic violations as a truck driver in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Apr 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Truck drivers are more likely to get traffic violations than many other drivers. This is because they are constantly on the move, and they often have to make quick decisions while driving. Unfortunately, traffic violations can mean serious consequences for truck...
Can employers see drug charges on your record?
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Nov 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense
If you are facing drug charges, you may worry about the criminal penalties that often come with a conviction. After all, depending on the nature of your charges, you may lose your freedom, pay a steep fine or both. Regrettably, you may also face some life-related...
When is a traffic stop unjustified?
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Sep 30, 2021 | Criminal Defense
No one enjoys being stopped by highway patrol officers who will pull anyone over for a minor infraction only to attempt forcing a vehicular search or sobriety field test. This happens regularly whether Pennsylvania police departments want to admit it or not. What...
What is the potential damage from a drug possession charge?
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Aug 2, 2021 | Criminal Defense
These days, justice reform is a popular topic among policymakers as they attempt to make it easier for people who have been arrested to recover from their crimes and lead a good life. However, these policies still have a long way to go, and being arrested for certain...
Can I say no if the police ask to search my car?
by John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Jun 17, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
If the police pull you over for any reason, it can be a nerve-wracking experience, and even more so if they ask to search your car. Are they simply asking to be polite, and will search your car no matter what your answer is? And can you rightfully say no? Your Fourth...
Are expunging and sealing records options?
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Mar 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A person convicted of a crime years or even decades ago would be mistaken to assume that problems related to the conviction will go away if "enough time passes." The truth is that without an expungement, a criminal records can persist for a person's whole life. In...
Pennsylvania’s opioid crisis: alternatives to prison could be the answer
On Behalf of John C. Lackatos, P.C. | Mar 1, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The opioid addiction crisis continues to rage in America's cities and suburbs, as well as its small towns like Franklin. Millions of Americans struggle with addiction to powerful drugs like fentanyl. Addiction often starts after a doctor prescribes one of these...
4 Driving habits that can leads to a traffic offense or worse
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 keep your eyes open,...
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