At The McShane Firm, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to defending our clients vigorously. In the realm of criminal defense, details matter, and one such crucial detail is the “chain of custody.” In this blog post, we will delve into what chain of custody is, its significance, and how recent mishaps in Pennsylvania…
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Why The McShane Firm? We Know Blood Testing
There are a lot of law firms out there who are willing to take on your criminal or DUI case, but there is only one McShane Firm. So how is the McShane Firm different and better than the rest? In this series, we will take a look at some factors you should consider when choosing…
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Why The McShane Firm? We are The Science Attorneys
There are a lot of law firms out there who are willing to take on your criminal or DUI case, but there is only one McShane Firm. So how is the McShane Firm different and better than the rest? In this series, we will take a look at some factors you should consider when choosing…
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Why The McShane Firm? Advanced Specialized Training
There are a lot of law firms out there who are willing to take on your criminal or DUI case, but there is only one McShane Firm. So how is the McShane Firm different and better than the rest? In this series, we will take a look at some factors you should consider when choosing…
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You can still get arrested for a Marijuana DUI
Even with the legalize pot movement gaining steam across the nation, you can still get arrested for a Marijuana DUI in PA. There have been a number of marijuana DUI cases recently in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. Penalties for a Marijuana DUI The penalties of a Marijuana DUI are very serious. That is because…
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Prescription Drug DUI Information
Police in Pennsylvania, and especially around Harrisburg, have stepped up their enforcement of prescription drug DUIs: Some common medications that people have been arrested for are: Ambien Prozac Valium Xanax Klonopin Oxycodone Methadone Recent surveys indicate that American are taking more prescription drugs than ever. Under Pennsylvania’s impaired driving laws, police can charge you with drugged driving…
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The federal government broke its medical-marijuana promise
Despite many states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, the federal government still considers marijuana a Schedule I substance which makes possession of it completely illegal. Furthermore, promises to remove some of the procedural red tape which has been making it difficult for legal dispensaries to operate have not been fulfilled. There are also many…
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Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
What is the new medical marijuana law in Pennsylvania? Act 16 of 2016, the Medical Marijuana Act, was signed in to law in April 2016. The purpose behind the legislation is to allow safe access of medical marijuana for the purpose of improving quality of life of those with serious medical conditions. The law also…
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Can I be Arrested for Driving While Using Prescription Drugs?
You can be arrested for driving while using a number of prescription drugs. The following are some common prescription drugs we see drivers arrested for: Xanax Klonopin Oxycodone Methadone Ambien Prozac Valium According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2014, around 22% of all drivers were impaired by drugs. Nearly 50% of…
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Top 6 Causes for Wrongful Convictions (Part 3) — Bad Forensics
When forensic evidence is presented in the courtroom, there is a general assumption that “if it is scientific, then it must be true.” The reality is much different. Witnesses in white lab coats are much easier to believe than the defendant who has already been stigmatized simply by being charged. Most jurors are inclined to…
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