Several weeks ago, I blogged on the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) protocol and specifically the Finger-to-Nose Test and the Romberg Balance Test and I half jokingly wrote the following: In that post I concluded that Like many tests used at roadside [or in the DRE protocol], the designed and intended use of a legitimate and useful…
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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.
Underage Drinking and DUI in Pennsylvania: LOD and LOQ Defense
In a previous post, we discussed the seriousness of underage drinking and underage DUI in Pennsylvania. There are many ways a qualified Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer can challenge these cases. From a Pennsylvania DUI lawyers point of view, we are concerned at looking at the Government’s case to see whether or not they can prove their…
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Underage DUI in Pennsylvania and Underage Drinking in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, underage drinking and underage DUI is fairly common. Under Pennsylvania DUI law, someone under 21 found to have a BAC over 0.02 is prosecuted as a High Rate DUI. (Please see our previous post on Pennsylvania DUI penalties for more details.) and a minor with a BAC over 0.00 can be charged with…
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Pennsylvania DUI Laws: An Interview with Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Justin J McShane by Lisa Bloom of CNN and CBS News
Pennsylvania DUI Laws: the penalties and consequences are discussed between Justin J. McShane, Esquire, who is an lawyer who specializes in using forensic science for the benefit of the citizen among us who has been accused of a crime or a DUI and Lisa Bloom, a CNN/CBS news analyst. She also asks about the science of DUI…
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The Finger-to-Nose Test is misused in DUID or DRE evaluations
Last week, I explained the clinically designed purpose of the Romberg Balance Test and how in a meaningful way it has never even been facially validated for its intended or purported purpose as a method of recording drug-related impairment in DUID cases, but rather is used as a neurological screening test to rule-out in only…
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The Problem with Drug Recognition Expert and Why it is Designed for Failure
When people think of DUI, they often think of Drunk Driving meaning drinking too much alcohol. There is, of course, another form of DUI that is referred to as DUID or Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, both legal prescription drugs and illegal drugs. As such, it now becomes very important for DUI Lawyers to…
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How a DUI Conviction Can Really Ruin Your Travel Plans
In our mulit-part series “Why Fight a DUI in Pennsylvania”, we take an in depth look at the laws and legal consequences of a Pennsylvania DUI as well as the repercussions outside of the courtroom. Here is a recap of the topics we have examined so far: Legal Consequences – The legal penalties for a…
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Additional Financial Liabilities for a DUI Conviction
In our mulit-part series “Why Fight a DUI in Pennsylvania”, we take an in depth look at the laws and legal consequences of a DUI conviction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the repercussions outside of the courtroom. Today we take a look at the the financial liabilities you may face if convicted…
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DUI Effects on Occupational Licenses
In our mulit-part series “Why Fight a DUI in Pennsylvania”, we take an in depth look at the laws and legal consequences of a DUI conviction in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the repercussions outside of the courtroom. Today we take a look at the effects of a DUI conviction on Occupational Licenses….
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The Verdict is You’re Fired—How a DUI Effects Your Employment
Besides the obvious criminal sanctions already described in our last post which include mandatory jail, loss of license or a restricted license, and mandatory fines, there are a lot of under-publicized but very substantial consequences. First is the fact that you will be branded FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE with a conviction for one…
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