Over the holidays, many Pennsylvania drivers will be stopped by police for DUI. Law enforcement is a human endeavor and police officers are prone to mistakes which can lead to false arrest. As citizens fit is up to you to arm yourself with knowledge of the law so you can protect yourself against a false…
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Christmas and New Years Pennsylvania DUI Checkpoints
State and local police across Pennsylvania will be conducting more DUI checkpoints on Pennsylvania roadways over the upcoming holidays. These are the busiest times of the year for DUI checkpoints because of the high traffic volume and increased support police departments receive from special interest groups. In an effort to keep the public informed, Pennsylvania…
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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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Arrested for DUI over the holidays? What to do next
If you were one of the many who hit the Pennsylvania roadways this weekend, you probably noticed the increased police presence as part of Pennsylvania’s DUI enforcement efforts. However, one of the side effects of these DUI operations is that police officers are in the mindset to make arrests and thus make a high number…
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Smartphone Apps Means Your Criminal Record in Everyone’s Pocket
A new smartphone app called “Docket in your Pocket” allows users to access Pennsylvania criminal records from their smartphone. The description from their website: In today’s increasingly loose-knit society, we encounter people we barely know almost daily. Have you ever asked yourself how many of those people – maybe your new roommate, your next blind…
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County defender’s office problems violate rights of accused
Public defenders play an important role in our criminal justice system. I am proud of my days as a public defender. I personally think they do God’s work with no budget. They provide an essential safety net for those who cannot afford to hire representation in a criminal matter. There are many very good public…
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Attorney McShane Published in “The Champion” Magazine
The recent Supreme Court Ruling in Bullcoming v. New Mexico has a significant impact on DUI cases. The ruling established “The Particular Witness Rule” which mandates that the forensic analyst who performed the actual test must be available in court and cannot be substituted by an supervisor or other expert. Recently, “The Champion” Magazine, the…
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Criminal Defense Lawyers: We Help People
My two year old daughter Mia asked me for the first time recently what I did at work. My response: “I help people.” She smiled, approved and said that it was good to help people. While it might not be well liked or socially popular, criminal defense attorneys play an important role in society by…
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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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