Plenty of people in Pennsylvania have been arrested for or convicted of impaired driving offenses, even if they don't often or openly talk about it. In addition to the tactical penalties that a person may have to work through, such as the use of an ignition interlock...
Challenges associated with multiple DUI charges
When someone is pulled over for driving under the influence, there may be a lot of different questions on their mind and they may have a considerable amount of uncertainty with regard to their future. However, the penalties they face may be significant, and this is...
The changing status of marijuana legislation in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf signed into Pennsylvania law the ability to have medical marijuana in the state. Not all residents in the state are gung-ho about having recreational marijuana decriminalized in the state. However, there are some local counties who have taken action...
Can I refuse a breathalyzer if pulled over?
After leaving the bar in Pennsylvania, you are pulled over. The officer has you step out of the car and requests you take a breathalyzer after suspecting you have had a few drinks. While you can refuse to take the breathalyzer, it may not be in your best interests to...
What affects the severity of DUI charges?
Driving under the influence is always a serious matter. In the past, however, Pennsylvania law considered all DUI offenses as misdemeanors, which carry comparatively lighter penalties than felonies. Times have changed, however, and as of December 2018, DUI may now be...
Joseph Lesniak Listed in the top one hundred Attorney’s in America
The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak is proud to announce attorney Joseph Lesniak's selection as one of the top one hundred attorney's in America by the American Academy of Attorneys. This is a national organization of elite attorneys actively practicing law who are...
What does a child abuse report mean when it’s “founded, indicated or unfounded?”
Local children and youth agencies in the Commonwealth are also entrusted with the responsibility for investigating allegations of child abuse, and determining whether reports are "founded," "indicated" or "unfounded." A "founded report" is defined as "a report made...
PA Supreme Court Decision alters Sex Offender Registration Requirements
A ruling issued by a divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court could greatly alter the registration requirements imposed on some types of convicted sex offenders. The Opinion handed down in Commonwealth v. Lutz-Morrison, Under an interpretation of the old "Megan's Law"...
How a DUI can affect your college student’s future
If you have a child who is in college, you probably worry about his or her future, like many parents do. College presents a learning experience with many challenges, and the availability of alcohol may be one of them. If your child is charged with DUI, or driving...
Joseph Lesniak Named in Top 20 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia by Expertise
We are proud to announce that the Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC have been recognized by Expertise.com as one of the Top 20 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia for 2016. Expertise.com reviews all the businesses in the area, and evaluates them based on...
