Innocence! Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law features the Innocence Project and Wrongful Convictions

Innocence! Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law features the Innocence Project and Wrongful Convictions

The Amer­i­can Chem­i­cal Society’s Chem­istry and the Law Divi­sion and its Foren­sic Sci­ence Co-Chairmen, Justin McShane, Esq. of Har­ris­burg, PA and Josh D. Lee, Esq. of Vinita, OK, are proud to announce a full-day pre­sen­ta­tion on the work of the Inno­cence Project. Foren­sic Sci­ence often plays a tragic role in the con­vict­ion and wrong­ful impris­on­ment…

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The hands-on nature of this course is what makes it such a wonderful learning experience.

Training to be the Best

Our regular readers know that I place a lot of emphasis on advanced DUI training and lecturing. In 2011 I spent over 600 hours in training seminars and will top that again this year.  That’s the equivalent of 3 months solid of training.  There is no DUI lawyer in PA who spends this much time…

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DUI breath testing Machine

Another DUI Breath Testing Scandal, This Time Vermont

As one of the leading DUI attorneys in Pennsylvania, I make it a point to vigorously challenge DUI breath testing evidence because of the number of false readings these machines produce.  The technology is bad and the police rarely keep the machines in proper working order.  Unsurprisingly, another breath testing scandal has called more DUI…

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If the forensic labs are not doing their jobs properly, we will show that in court.

External Quality Assurance Auditor for Pennsylvania Forensics Labs

Forensics, in the form of both blood and breath testing, is a big part of a DUI case.  This is why I have dedicated myself to the study of forensic science so I can offer the best defense for my clients.  You have to know the science to hold the scientists accountable. In my studies…

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Attorney McShane to Lecture about Gas Chromatography at the NCDD Summer Session

Attorney McShane to Speak at NCDD Summer Session

I recently received confirmation from the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) that I have been selected to present at the 2012 NCDD Summer Session which is held every year on the campus of the Harvard University School of Law.  My topic is on “Basic Gas Chromatography for Blood Alcohol Content”. The NCDD Summer Session…

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If you still believe forensic blood tests are accurate then might as well check for monsters in you closets as well.

Crime Labs Positive. Retests Show Substance was not Present in the First Place!

Blood tests are often treated like the “holy grail” of DUI evidence.  Prosecutors see it as infallible and many inexperienced DUI attorneys fail to question the results because of its perceived accuracy.  I even once had a prosecutor say to me, in open court mind you, “It’s a blood test. How can you possibly challenge…

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Bad forensic science puts us all in danger of a false DUI conviction

The Disconnect Between Science and Crime Labs

Science is a very important part of criminal law, especially when it comes to DUI.  In many cases, the bulk of the evidence lies in blood and breath test reports.  To produce valid and accurate results, science has outlined specific methodologies and procedures that need to be followed and if these are violated, the results…

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His experiments are probably more scientific than what is going on in government crime labs.

High Error Rates in State Crime Labs Lead to False Convictions

One of the the problems I face when dealing with state crime labs is that the average judge or juror sees them as being actually infallible and wholly scientific.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  The fact of the matter is that these crime labs are about as scientific as a tenth grade chemistry…

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