Honestly, there should be lemon laws against lemon-like lawyers. It happens all too often. Bad lawyering or inadequate counsel accounts for at least 23% of innocent people ending up in prison or even on death row, for crimes they did not commit, according to the Innocence Project. Sloppy defense is a disgrace to an American…
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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.
Top 6 Causes for Wrongful Convictions (Part 1) — Snitches
The criminal justice system is not infallible. Actually far from it. Innocent people do go to prison as a result of perjury, faulty eyewitness identification and prosecutorial misconduct. It is the ultimate miscarriage of justice — the taking away of the freedom of a factually innocent person while also allowing the guilty person to remain…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 6 of 6: The Trial
The day you have been waiting for — the Trial. Understanding the Pennsylvania DUI court procedures can be complex, but with the right attorney, it can be managed to give you a better outcome. In this 6-part big series, we have outlined the legal process. Of course, having an experienced DUI attorney will not only…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 5 of 6: Omnibus Pretrial Motion
Have you recently been charged with driving under the influence? If so, you may be confused by the court process, as there are several steps that must be taken before a case actually goes to trial. An experienced DUI defense lawyer can assist you in navigating through the complicated court proceedings. Step 5. Omnibus Pretrial…
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POLICE WITH ELECTRONIC DEBIT CARD READERS —- MORE CONTROL FOR PATROL?
The debate regarding civil asset forfeitures has risen to a new level with the recent introduction of portable electronic card readers by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The Electronic Recovery and Access to Data (ERAD) machine enables police to scan prepaid debit cards and allows them to seize the money if the officer suspects…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 4 of 6: The Discovery Phase
Welcome to part 4 of this six-part blog series, “Driving Through the DUI Process,” where we explain the Pennsylvania court process for DUI charges. Today we will explore the discovery phase. Step 4. The Discovery Phase Ironically, the name may depict a scene of a bunch lawyers and judges peering into some mystical crystal ball that holds your…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 3 of 6: The Preliminary Hearing
One of the most confusing parts of fighting a DUI is wondering how the “whole thing” will go – especially if you’ve never seen the inside of a courtroom. In this six-part blog series, “Driving Through the DUI Process,” we aim to present a step-by-step explanation of the typical DUI court proceedings in Pennsylvania. Step…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 2 of 6: The Arraignment
If you have been charged with a DUI, you are probably losing sleep over what is going to happen next. In this six-part blog series, “Driving Through the DUI Process,” we will present a step-by-step explanation of the typical DUI court proceedings in Pennsylvania. Having an experienced DUI attorney by your side early in the process can make…
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DRIVING THROUGH THE DUI PROCESS Part 1 of 6: The Arrest
Welcome to our new blog series where we will drive you through the DUI process from the time of arrest all the way to trial. There may be a number of signals that can trigger an officer to suspect you of driving under the influence. For example, you might have been driving too slowly, changing lanes…
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THE DUI SINK HOLE – DON’T DIY YOUR DUI (Part 3 of 5)
In part 3 of this blog series, “The DUI Sink Hole,” we will continue discussing ways to avoid falling in deeper. One way to dig your hole WAY, WAY, WAY deeper is to try to defend your DUI case yourself — to become what we call a DIY lawyer. Why? 1. Don’t Assume that You…
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