It’s a story we hear all too often. A murder is committed and bad investigations and sketchy witness testimony lead to the wrong person going to jail. We hear it and act like it’s just another story. But it’s not. Behind every story lies a severe human tragedy. Decades of life lost. Shattered dreams. A…
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Annual PADUIBlog.com Charity Poll
Every year at PADUIblog.com, we ask our loyal readers to help a choose a charity for a $500 donation from The McShane Firm. This year we have chosen three worthy charities. The polls are open now with all voting to end on December 29 at midnight. The winning charity will get a donation of $500. The…
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Are you a Gun Owner in Pennsylvania?
At The McShane Firm we are proud to stand with you while you exercise your ancient right to bear arms. Unfortunately, all too often, law abiding gun owners are targeted and arrested on various charges. We have set up a special website PennLAGO.com to help you with legal issues with respect to firearms in Pennsylvania…
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The first 5 things to do after being arrested for a DUI
Being arrested for a DUI can be a very frightening and confusing experience. For many people it is their first run-in with the law. If you have been arrested for a DUI, there are certain important things you should know and steps you should take RIGHT NOW to make sure you don’t weaken your case….
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New Publication co-edited by Attorney Justin McShane
Attorney Justin J. McShane and Josh D. Lee take over the editor roles of Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence. For a long time Josh D. Lee and I have presented forensic science to thousands of lawyers and judges all over the United States. This is why when the editor position for the…
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The need for transparency in law enforcement
The recent events in Ferguson and many other cities in country highlight the need for greater transparency in law enforcement. There are many cases, every day, in every corner of the country in which some cops lie, abuse or break the rules. This can range from arresting someone on false charges, failing to conduct an…
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