Robert Frost once said: A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer. Choosing the right lawyer is a decision that can have a profound effect on the outcome of your case. A good lawyer will do everything they can to protect your rights while a bad lawyer can lead…
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What Happens When You Choose the Wrong Lawyer
For a person charged with a DUI, selecting the right lawyer is the most important choice they can make. In my travels across Pennsylvania and across the country, I have noticed a huge difference in the approach that attorneys take in handling DUI cases: There is one group which rigorously prepares and defends DUI cases…
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Bad Lawyering Leads to False Convictions
One of the main causes of false convictions is bad lawyering. Often time overworked and under-experienced lawyers take on cases they can’t handle leading to an unprepared, weak defense. They are pushed into trial unprepared. This problem is especially pronounced in DUI cases where there is a huge reliance on scientific evidence. Many lawyers advertise…
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PA DUI Attorney to Present at NACDL National Seminar
PA DUI Attorney Justin McShane has been invited to speak at the highly regarded “Making Sense of Science” Seminar hosted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The title for this seminar is ” Forensic Science and the Law”. Attorney McShane has been invited to give a lecture entitled “Pharmacology for Lawyers.” Pharmacology is…
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A Great DUI Lawyer in Oklahoma, Attorney Josh Lee
I have worked with a number of lawyers and have met many more in the advanced training seminars I attend and lecture at. One of the very best DUI lawyers I know is attorney Josh Lee of Ward & Lee in Vinita, Oklahoma. Attorney Lee is a dedicated attorney who uses his vast knowledge of…
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Challenging DUI Blood Evidence Part 6: Questions You Should Ask Your Attorney
When you are facing a Pennsylvania DUI case involving blood evidence, you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney to defend your case. Understanding DUI blood testing involves having a high level of knowledge in many disciplines of science. If your lawyers does not understand blood testing, you will have almost no chance of winning your…
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You Made a Bad Decision- Now What?
In my years of defending Pennsylvania DUI cases, I have found that DUI is a truly unique type of crime. Many crimes are premeditated, well-thought out intentional acts with a lot of planning. DUI is not. DUI is usually either the result of someone who is impaired making a poor decision, a person who does…
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The McShane Firm: A Commitment to Excellence in Pennsylvania DUI Defense
At The McShane Firm we take our responsibility very seriously. Pennsylvania citizens trust us to defend their liberty, freedom and future against very serious DUI charges. It becomes our responsibility to defend them with integrity and prepare ourselves to offer them the best possible defense. To this ends. Our lawyers combined spend over a thousand…
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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Harrisburg DUI Attorney Justin McShane to Present at ACS National Meeting
DUI involves a lot of science. From biology to physiology to chemistry to pharmacology, a diligent DUI attorney must have a firm grasp of the scientific aspects involved in a DUI case. In an effort to provide the very best representation to my clients, I have spent countless hours studying scientific papers, attending seminars and…
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