A DUI lawyer in Delaware recently posted a blog about the differences in penalties for a DUI here in the US and other countries: The U.S. penalties for DUI are nothing compared to these countries. Do we need change? In Australia, the names of intoxicated drivers are sent to the local paper and are printed under the…
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DUI Mailbag: How to Choose a DUI Attorney in Pennsylvania
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked DUI questions so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I don’t know anything about law. How can I make sure I choose the best DUI lawyer? This is really a…
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DUI Mailbag: I Just Blew a .18. What’s the use of Fighting This?
Every Friday we will take a look at some of the most commonly asked DUI questions so that we can clear up any misconceptions and provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information. Today: I Just Blew a 0.18. What’s the use of Fighting This? There are three main reasons why I would advise,…
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Lisa Bloom Interview with Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Justin McShane
Lisa Bloom of CBS and CNN interviews Pennsylvania DUI Attorney Justin McShane. In this interview ignition interlock devices issues and malfunctions are discussed. Also what makes the McShane Firm different from all other Pennsylvania DUI law firms is discussed. The question of will alcohol inpatient treatment help me is addressed. Finally, Driving Under the Influence of…
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Why is Due Process of Law different than the Due Process of Science: Blood Alcohol Content is only an Estimate
Every citizen accused of a crime is entitled to the Due Process of Law, but why aren’t accused citizens entitled to the Due Process of Science? Every Blood Alcohol Content that is reported in Court across the entire nation is just an estimate of the true value. A bold statement no doubt, but worthy of…
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How Do You Beat a DUI In Pennsylvania? The Truth
How do you Beat a DUI in Pennsylvania? As a Pennsylvania DUI Attorney I’m always running into someone new in my travels across the beautiful Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States. From Harrisburg to Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and states beyond, one thing that stays the same is the “magic question” that everyone seems to…
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Omnibus Pretrial Motion: Was the DUI stop legal?
In our series What to Expect if You’re Expecting a DUI, we are taking an in depth look at the process you can expect to face if charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania. Last week we took a look at the Omnibus Pre-Trial Motion, and noted that this is an all encompassing motion wherein the…
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Pennsylvania DUI hypocrisy-BAC worse than being impaired
I just got off the phone with someone from Harrisburg who was accused of a Harrisburg DUI. They were wondering why they were charged with two counts of DUI. It is a question I get a lot. There are two theories of criminal liability that the Government can advance under when they charge someone with…
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What to Expect if You’re expecting a DUI: Omnibus Pretrial Motion
We have been examining the steps in the process that a good Pennsylvania DUI Attorney would take in professionally and aggressively handling a Pennsylvania DUI. The next step you can expect to face is the preparing and filing of the Omnibus Pretrial Motion. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this must be filed within 30 days…
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Pennsylvania DUI Attorney has the video that will forever prove that SFSTs are not valid
As a Pennsylvania DUI Attorney, I get asked a lot of questions when I meet people socially. I was just at the Harrisburg International Airport where my flight was delayed and I struck up a conversation with another modern day refugee who was now stranded with me as we cycled through what seemed like endless 15 minute…
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