Abraham Lincoln once said – “He who represents himself has a fool for a client”
Lincoln, an attorney himself, said it best and this is particularly the case with DUI.
Pennsylvania DUI laws are complex and DUI evidence is highly technical. Still, many citizens feel they can represent themselves. This is not a wise decision.
What if I told you that a common athlete was going to fight against an experienced boxer without any training, having never boxed before.
What do you think the outcome would be?
Wouldn’t you call that challenger a fool?
The same goes for defending a DUI case. A person with no legal experience, without any training has to go up against an experienced prosecutor who has tried hundreds of cases.
What do you think the outcome would be?
Wouldn’t you call that challenger a fool?
Give us a call at the McShane Firm, LLC. We are the heavyweights in this area of the law. 1-866-MCSHANE
Justin McShane
PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane is the President/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC - Pennsylvania's top criminal law and DUI law firm. He is the highest rated DUI attorney in PA as rated by Avvo.com. Justin McShane is a double Board certified attorney. He is the first and so far the only Pennsylvania attorney to achieve American Bar Association recognized board certification in DUI defense from the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.
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