Every Friday we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information about Pennsylvania DUI laws and related topics. Today: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, I was charged recently with a DUI after the…
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Not everyone who is charged with a DUI is guilty. In fact, many of our clients have been acquitted or have had the charges against them dismissed, even in high BAC cases, even with blood tests.
Inspired by the work of The Innocence Project, we think of our work At The McShane Firm as the DUI Innocence Project.
If you are looking for aggressive DUI defense by an attorney who believes in your innocence, call 1-866-MCSHANE.
Pennsylvania State Police Violate Our Rights While Fishing for DUI
As a Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer and resident of this great state, just like everyone else, I too wish there were no DUI drivers on Pennsylvania roadways. In my opinion, better education and training for Pennsylvania state and local police is the key to saving lives. As it stands, the training police officers receive on drunk…
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Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer: Do You Really Take DUI Cases to Trial?
Every Friday we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information about Pennsylvania DUI laws and related topics. Today: Dear Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer, Do your lawyers really take DUI cases all the…
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Justin McShane Defends High Profile Pennsylvania Homicide
A lot of people don’t realize how mistake-prone the legal system really is. I have been defending Pennsylvania DUI and criminal cases for many years and can tell you that there are many mistakes made. People are mistakenly identified, falsely charged and wrongfully convicted. If you don’t believe me take a look at the innocenceproject.org…
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Pennsylvania is Letting Criminals Walk
One popular "solution" to the DUI problem is to toughen the laws and make harsher penalties. Here in Pennsylvania, that still wouldn’t work because of shoddy police work. All it will do is lead to more truly factually or legally not guilty citizens among us being convicted and punished. Here is an investigation from last…
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The Fourth of July and DUI
Aside from burgers and fireworks, the Fourth of July is a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to be free and have rights. Freedom of Speech. The Right to Bear Arms. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. (Does not apply to Texas DUI suspects.) Right to a Trial by Jury. The Presumption of…
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Innocent Man Imprisoned for 15 years is Freed
Another example of how a corrupt and over-zealous prosecutor can ruin lives: Jabbar Collins, wrongfully convicted of murdering rabbi 15 years ago, won’t be retried: DA’s office The Brooklyn district attorney’s office won’t retry a man wrongfully convicted of murdering a rabbi 15 years ago – canceling a hearing into misconduct allegations against a top prosecutor….
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PA DUI Mailbag: No Contest in DUI Cases
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: What will happen if I plea "no contest" in my Pennsylvania DUI case? For a Pennsylvania DUI cases…
read more »Cognitive Bias: An Interview with Justin McShane
I was interviewed recently by Christine Funk for The Women’s Information Network about cognitive bias. Here is the link: Cognitive Bias: An Interview with Justin McShane In this interview I explain the flaw in every single one of us humans suffers from called cognitive or contextual bias. I have blogged before about how this effects…
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Faulty Machines Lead to 400 DUI Convictions in D.C.
Just because someone blows a high number, doesn’t mean they are guilty of DUI. These breath machines are quirky and if not calibrated properly (a very common problem) they can yield artificially high measurements. They are not specific or selective for exclusively drinking alcohol or ETOH. Look what happened in our nation’s capital: 400 drunken-driving…
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