I was recently asked by a frequent blog reader: "You do believe in Drunk Driving, don’t you?" They went on to write: "Sometimes I read your blog and a few others and it almost sounds like there is really no such thing." The answer is yes, I believe in Drunk Driving. It not only exists….
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Why is Due Process of Law different than the Due Process of Science: Blood Alcohol Content is only an Estimate
Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to the Due Process of Law, but why aren’t accused citizens entitled to the Due Process of Science? Every Blood Alcohol Content that is reported in Court across the entire nation is just an estimate of the true value. A bold statement no doubt, but worthy of…
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Profiling a Drunk Driver on the Road: Driving While Texting or DUI?
Imagine, you are in Pennsylvania. It is late at night. It is after 2 am which is the typical closing time for bars here in Pennsylvania. You are a police officer. You see a car that you do not recognize in front of you. It starts to weave. Then, when there is no other traffic…
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Pennsylvania DUI Blog Year in Review: Part 2
Last week we presented Pennsylvania DUI blog Year in Review Part 1. This week we look at the top five posts on PADUIBlog.com over the last year. These posts about Pennsylvania DUI lawyers, DUI laws and penalties in PA, and other import DUI information were found to be the most informative and beneficial. How to…
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You have heard of the NAS (National Academy of Sciences) study, but have you heard of STARD?
Congress recently commissioned the National Academies to make a searching examination of the state of forensic science in the Courtroom in America. This systemic and detailed examination resulted in a report entitled “Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward”. The forensic science community was all ablaze as a result of the condemning…
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How Do You Beat a DUI In Pennsylvania? The Truth
How do you Beat a DUI in Pennsylvania? As a Pennsylvania DUI Attorney I’m always running into someone new in my travels across the beautiful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States. From Harrisburg to Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and states beyond, one thing that stays the same is the “magic question” that everyone seems to…
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Pennsylvania DUI Blog Year in Review: Part 1
One of my goals with PADUIBlog.com is to give the citizens of Pennsylvania a place where they can turn to learn more about DUI laws in Pennsylvania, how to find the right DUI lawyer in PA, and what consequences a DUI conviction will have on their life. So far the feedback we have received has…
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Common DUI Myth: Caffeine Sobers You Up
As one of the leading DUI lawyers in Pennsylvania, it’s part of my job to keep up on, among other things, alcohol related science. I found this article earlier this week that dispels a very common alcohol related myth: Caffeine doesn’t reverse the negative cognitive impact of alcohol, study shows ScienceDaily (2009-12-13) — People who…
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Attorney Justin J McShane, Harrisburg DUI Lawyer, earns Board Certification in Criminal Law by the NBTA/NBLSC
Attorney Justin J McShane, Harrisburg DUI Lawyer, has earned Board Certification in Criminal Law by the NBTA/NBLSC. From the NBTA/NBLSC website: The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is an outgrowth of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The NBLSC is an organization accredited by the American Bar Association to provide certification. It has developed…
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Harrisburg DUI Lawyer to Present at North Carolina Advocates for Justice “Advanced DWI Seminar”
Harrisburg DUI Lawyer Justin J. McShane, Esquire has accepted an invitation to present at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice “Advanced DWI Seminar”. This seminar is slated for February 26, 2010. It is being organized and hosted by John K. Fanney, Esquire of Fanney & Jackson, P.C. It is listed as being available on Live…
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