DUI in Pennsylvania

Tougher Penalties for repeat Pennsylvania drunk drivers

A lot of politics surround the issue of DUI in PA. There are many powerful lobbies like MADD and the Pennsylvania DUI Association that are pushing for harsher penalties for DUI and have even proposed some legislation that, in essence, assumes that a suspect is guilty before they have had a chance in court. I…

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The DRE Protocol is being used in Pennsylvania without sufficient scientific backing.

Attorney McShane to Present at the ACS National Meeting in Anaheim

Attorney McShane is a noted litigator when it comes to the area of analytical chemistry and forensic science. His commitment to research and study have earned him the respect of experts in both the legal and scientific communities. As a result, Attorney McShane has been invited to lecture at the 241st National Meeting of the…

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If you are a Penn State University student accused of a DUI or are someone looking for an experience DUI attorney to represent you in Centre County, please call the DUI Attorneys at The McShane Firm at 1-86

Do More DUI Arrests Mean Better Enforcement?

Central PA Town Sees Growing DUI Arrest Numbers but is this a Result of Better Enforcement? I have blogged before about the statistics game police play with PA DUI arrest numbers. An increased number of arrests does not mean that there is an improvement in DUI enforcement because- “More” does not always mean “Better.” Take…

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The Forgotten Victims of DUI

The Forgotten Victims of DUI

Every year countless lives are devastated by DUI. When most of us think about the victims of DUI, we usually think about those killed or injured in drunk driving accidents. Beyond the tragedy suffered by them lies another group of people who also deserve our compassion and attention, yet they are totally forgotten. The Forgotten…

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Attorney McShane uses his extensive knowledge of forensic science to fight PA DUI Cases.

PA DUI Attorney to Present at the AAFS Annual Meeting

Attorney McShane has unmatched credentials as an expert attorney in analytical chemistry matters. No attorney in the country can match the body of knowledge and study he has. He has been recognized numerous times for his outstanding knowledge about forensic science and once again will present a research paper at another prestigious scientific convention. From…

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You can get a DUI for using many common substances

Does a DUI charge only prove you have good hygiene?

One of the reasons I argue against stiffer penalties for DUI is because the technology and testing being used is very inaccurate and there is a high risk that these stiffer penalties will be applied to innocent people.  In one case, a Minnesota man tested positive for alcohol and was sent to jail because this…

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Police are violating our constitutional rights in the name of PA DUI enforcement.

PA DUI Police Violate our Constitutional Rights

Pennsylvania Police are Conducting Illegal Random Stops for DUI The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution makes it illegal for police to make arrests without probable cause. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue,…

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