You may think all attorneys will do the same job for you. This is far from the truth. Your choice of your attorney is the most important choice you can make. The famous poet Robert Frost once said: A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer. Many people choose…
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Am I going to jail?
This is the most common question we get here at The McShane Firm. The fear of jail is real. It’s simple, scary, and brings out the true character of a person. Having been on the receiving end of this question many times, I have to think that it is the one that inspires the most…
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Truck Drivers and DUI — 2 STRIKES … YOU’RE OUT
For a Pennsylvania truck driver, a first offense DUI carries some very tough penalties. This includes up to 6 months jail time, up to $5,000 fines, 1-year personal driver’s license suspension and 1-year commercial driver’s license disqualification (suspension). Being unable to drive would be crushing. Many trucker drivers lose their career after the first charge…
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THE DUI SINK HOLE – LIFE LONG CONSEQUENCES OF A DUI (Part 4 of 5)
Here in part 4, we will examine the life-long repercussions of having a DUI conviction on your record which are all the more reasons why you should fight your charges to try to get completely out of the hole. Keep in mind that a drunk driving conviction will remain on your criminal record forever. Thanks…
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How to Find the BEST DUI Lawyer in PA — 10 Questions to Ask
Drunk driving laws in Pennsylvania are complex and the penalties are crippling. Finding a lawyer who is experienced in handling these types of cases should be your top priority. It is advisable to interview a number of lawyers, especially as the initial consultation is usually free. This will equip you with the right information…
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The science of the Justin Bieber DUI case: How a lawyer-scientist can help
The science of the Justin Bieber DUI case: How a lawyer-scientist can help [Updated on 26 January 2014 at 905 am EST entitled “The Problem with the Resisting Arrest without Violence charge.”] [Updated on 31 January at 1216 pm EST to include the TMZ link to the GPS records.] There are a lot of my…
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Justin McShane’s Qualifications in DUI Drug Cases
Not every attorney is equipped to defend DUI drug cases. In fact, almost none are. Just because someone has a law license and therefore can represent you, doesn’t mean that he or she is competent to represent you. But who wants an attorney who is only competent? Don’t you deserve the very best? There are…
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Hire an Attorney, Even Before You Have Been Charged
10. This won’t go away: If they took your blood, they are going to find something. Whether it is alcohol or prescription drugs, you can expect a charge as soon as the blood reports get back from the lab. 9. Intimidation: When we are retained, we fax the officer to make sure they know that…
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The Fight to End Breath Testing in Pennsylvania
At The McShane Firm we are committed to justice. Sometimes the pursuit of justice means going up against impossible odds and putting in extraordinary effort. For the McShane Firm, the pursuit of justice has pinned us up against the establishment of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the interests of protecting the falsely accused, The McShane…
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I Just Got a DUI- What Do I Do Next?
Anyone who was out and about in Central Pennsylvania, must have noticed the increased number of DUI patrols and checkpoints in the area, especially in Harrisburg, York and Lancaster. If you were on of the unfortunate ones to get arrested, you are probably upset and confused. Will I go to jail? Will I lose my…
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