Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I was recently arrested for a DUI and taken to the station for testing. The machine was an…
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Pennsylvania DUI laws are very complex and it is important to know which laws are relevant to your case.
In this category you will find various posts which discuss various PA DUI laws in detail. This includes posts on:
PA CDL DUI Laws
Underage DUI Laws
Synthetic Marijuana Laws
DUI Prescription Drugs
DUI for PA School Teachers
These posts are for information only and are not meant to replace professional legal counsel. If you are charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania, please call 1-866-MCSHANE to have your case reviewed by an experienced PA DUI attorney.
DUI Hypocrisy: Guilty Before Being Proven Innocent
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Pennsylvania and across the country. Like most of us, I also wish that people would not make the choice of getting behind the wheel while they are drunk. To battle this, many people are willing to adopt “any means necessary” to eliminate the DUI problem. However, sometimes these…
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Media Bias When Covering Pennsylvania DUI
I have often lamented that DUI is one of the most politically charged crimes in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are a number of lobbies like MADD and the PA DUI Association that exert inordinate amounts of pressure on politicians to enact stricter Pennsylvania DUI Laws. In my opinion, as Pennsylvania’s first and only national Board…
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DUI Mailbag: If I Lose My License, I Lose My Job
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about Pennsylvania DUI so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I am a manufacturing sales rep in Central PA and have spent the last 10 years building up…
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Defending DUI Drug Cases: Part 9 from PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane, Esq. presents his lecture “Defending DUI Drug Cases” in Hartford, CT in December 2009. In Part 9: “Conclusion,” expert DUI Attorney McShane urges his audience to use truth and science in DUI defense instead of “smoke and mirrors.” The McShane Firm is the premier DUI/DWI law firm in Harrisburg,…
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Defending DUI Drug Cases: Part 8 from PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane, Esq. presents his lecture “Defending DUI Drug Cases” in Hartford, CT in December 2009. In Part 8: “Dealing with DRE Officers,” DUI Attorney McShane explains various tactics for dealing with so-called Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officers in DUI-D cases. The McShane Firm is the premier DUI/DWI law firm in…
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Defending DUI Drug Cases: Part 7 from PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane, Esq. presents his lecture “Defending DUI Drug Cases” in Hartford, CT in December 2009. In Part 7: “Educating The Jury,” expert DUI Attorney McShane explains how to beat a state drug expert by demonstrating to jurors the difference between a valid and conclusve result and a real-world false conclusion…
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Defending DUI Drug Cases: Part 6 from PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane, Esq. presents his lecture "Defending DUI Drug Cases" in Hartford, CT in December 2009. In Part 6: "Solid Dose Drug Testing," expert DUI Attorney McShane focuses on solid does drug testing, and explains why gas chromatography is the most accurate drug identification system, but oly if preformed properly. The…
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Justin McShane selected to present a statewide webinar on changes in Pennsylvania DUI law
Attorney Justin McShane has been selected by Lorman Education Services, Incorporated to present a statewide webinar/teleconference to other lawyers and Judges on changes this year in Pennsylvania case law that impacts the DUI lawyer. It is scheduled for July 26, 2010 from 1pm until 230pm EST. Registration details to follow. I will assure you that…
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Defending DUI Drug Cases: Part 5 from PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane, Esq. presents his lecture “Defending DUI Drug Cases” in Hartford, CT in December 2009. In Part 5: “Drug Testing Overview,” expert DUI Attorney McShane presents an overview the different types of DUI-D testing systems and the shortcomings of each. The McShane Firm is the premier DUI/DWI law firm in…
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