The 2012 issue of Super Lawyers Magazine has been released for Pennsylvania and Delaware and once again Attorney Justin McShane of The McShane Firm has been selected as a Rising Star in DUI Defense. (You can view Justin’s listing at https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/penndelaware2012?pg=89#pg89 ). Super Lawyers Magazine uses a very critical selection process and in the end,…
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Justin McShane: The DUI Jedi!
Hi, I’m Justin McShane. For those of you who don’t know me well I would like to tell you that I’m a fighter who is sworn to fight for the citizen accused. Law enforcement is a human endeavor and an error prone one at that. The result is many people are falsely accused of DUI…
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5 Questions to Ask a DUI Lawyer You Plan to Hire
For many people who are charged with a DUI, this is their first encounter with the criminal justice system. DUI cases are unique because they are highly technical and require scientific knowledge as well as legal expertise to defend properly. This is why choosing the right lawyer is the single most important decision you can…
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Attorney McShane Selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star
Once again, Attorney Justin McShane of The McShane Firm has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in Pennsylvania DUI. Super Lawyers Magazine uses a very critical selection process and in the end, only 2.5% of the attorneys in Pennsylvania are chosen for this award. (View Attorney McShane’s profile at Super Lawyers)…
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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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The Disconnect Between Science and Crime Labs
Science is a very important part of criminal law, especially when it comes to DUI. In many cases, the bulk of the evidence lies in blood and breath test reports. To produce valid and accurate results, science has outlined specific methodologies and procedures that need to be followed and if these are violated, the results…
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York County Pennsylvania DUI Roadblock (Checkpoint) Alert
There is a reported Pennsylvania DUI roadblock and DUI checkpoint in York County Pennsylvania in conjunction with the SuperBowl. The Pennsylvania SuperBowl DUI checkpoint is at Carlisle Avenue and Highland Avenue in York, PA in York County, Pennsylvania. Please remember that it is not illegal to avoid a checkpoint. You cannot be stopped simply for…
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Pennsylvania Superbowl DUI Checkpoints
Pennsylvania State Police and local departments are gearing up to increase the number of DUI checkpoints for Superbowl Sunday. You can bet that areas around sports bars and restaurants where people will be gathering to enjoy the game will be a prime target for police. As always, PADUIblog.com will post any information we receive about…
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A DUI Attorney with Guts
DUI is not a minor criminal offense. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has attached very heavy penalties to DUI charges which means even a first offense can lead to jail time, hefty fines and a lengthy license suspension. On top of all of that, your insurance premiums will increase and you may lose out on job…
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Why Do You Support DUI?
In my years of defending DUI cases in Pennsylvania, one of the most common misconceptions I come across is people questioning why I support DUI. The fact of the matter is, I don’t support drunk driving. It is dangerous and many lives are needlessly lost because of DUI each year. Asking a DUI defense attorney…
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