One of the most common questions about when someone is charged with a DUI is “How much is the going to set me back?” Because of the nature of DUI penalties and the different way they affect different people, this is a complicated question to answer. During this series, we will try to explain the…
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Monroe County DUI Checkpoints and Patrols
Due to anticipated heavy traffic because of the NASCAR race at the Poconos, several DUI Checkpoints and roving patrols have been announced. From June 7, 2013 through June 9, 2013 on Routes US 209, 611, 33, 940, 115, SR 4002, (Long Pond Road) and other roadways DUI checkpoints and roving patrols will be conducted. If…
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Luzerne County DUI Cases on Hold
Many Luzerne County DUI cases are on hold pending the ruling on a challenge to the breath testing equipment made by The McShane Firm. Earlier this year, in a case litigated by The McShane Firm, Dauphin County Judge Lawrence F. Clark Jr.’s ruling (Commonwealth v Schildt) invalidated many Dauphin County cases after finding fundamental flaws…
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Texting while Driving Laws Expose DUI Hypocrisy
Texting while driving is becoming more and more prevalent on our roadways. We hear about the horrible accidents and the unfortunate loss of life. In the interests of protecting the public, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania decided to take strict action to eradicate the problem. The harsh punishment they attached to driving while texting is a…
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St. Patty’s Day DUI Checkpoints in PA
St. Patrick’s day is a popular social holiday and with it falling on a weekend, you can expect to see a heavy police presence on the roadways of Pennsylvania. Recently, PennDOT announced an increased police presence over the upcoming weekend in the form of DUI checkpoints and roving patrols. At The McShane Firm we encourage…
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More About Lebanon County Blood Testing Ruling
The Lebanon County blood scandal is a very important issue of truth and justice. This is not about Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) or about Justin McShane. This is about all the innocent people who have been wrongly convicted of a DUI based on bad forensics. Over the past couple of days, our office has been…
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A DUI in a Bicycle? I Kid you not
Sane and rational people associate DUI as driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol or a combination of the two. However, police in Pennsylvania every once in a while come up with new ways to challenge rational thought. Man Guilty of DUI on a Bicycle WILLIAMSPORT — A Harrisburg man has…
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Breaking News: Blood Tests Invalid in Lebanon County
A ruling by all of the judges in the Court of Common Please in Lebanon County has rendered DUI blood tests inadmissible there. The issues stems from problems with the way Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) conducts blood tests. There are two main issues that the court found: 1. The Use of Supernatant vs. Whole Blood…
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Dauphin County District Attorney Appeals Breath Testing Ruling
Earlier this year, a Dauphin County judge ruled breath testing to be inaccurate over a reading of 0.15% or under a 0.05% BrAC. Judge Lawrence F. Clark Jr. as a result of his findings in the case of Commonwealth v Schildt. In response, Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico has filed an appeal to that ruling…
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What Will You be Watching on Superbowl Sunday?
While many of us will be getting together with friends to watch what should be a great game between the Raven and 49ers, Pennsylvania police will be watching-YOU. You can expect a heightened police presence on the roads this weekend with police anticipating drunk drivers, especially on game night. One of the problems caused by…
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