Metrology in DUI prosecution

Metrology in DUI prosecution

Metrology is the body of science surrounding measurement or how we know for certain or for as near as certain as scientifically possible that some measurement is in fact that quantitative measure. It is the very essence of measurement.  Because if we do not know that some measurement is accurate, precise and true, then we…

Money is Important, but Justice is Priceless.

The following was an editorial that was printed on the front page of The Paxton Herald. Money is Important, but Justice is Priceless.   By Justin J. McShane, JD, F-AIC     I dream of a time when there are no drunk drivers on the road. Drunk driving costs lives and ruins families. It is…

PA DUI Attorney Lectures at an Advanced DUI Seminar in Ohio

PA DUI Attorney McShane Lectures All Over the Country

I have put a lot of hard work understanding the science involved in DUI cases and this has resulted in me becoming a highly sought after lecturer for advanced DUI seminars.  No other DUI attorney in PA has the speaking resume I do. Last month was particularly busy for me as I conducted seven lectures…

The Intoxilyzer 8000 is used for DUI breath test in Philadelphia and in many places in PA.

Philly DUI Breathalyzer Scandal is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Recently, it was found that incorrectly calibrated and faulty DUI breath testing machines could effect thousands of DUI cases in Philadelphia.  I was recently interviewed about the DUI breath test problem in Philadelphia by The Inquirer (philly.com). As a PA DUI attorney someone who has studied breath testing thoroughly, I have found that the Philadelphia…

DUI Blood Testing Review

DUI Blood Testing Review

I have blogged a lot on Blood Testing for DUI and specifically Gas Chromatography for alcohol (ETOH) or drugs of abuse testing used in DUI prosecutions. Some people ask:  Justin, your posts are so hyper-technical, why do you post such detailed stuff?   When you are facing a Pennsylvania DUI, possible consequences include jail time,…

If he was an analytical chemist or a DUI defense attorney he would say “Show me the separation!!”

If he was an analytical chemist or a DUI defense attorney he would say “Show me the separation!!”

Who can forget Cuba Gooding Junior in the movie Jerry McGuire shouting “SHOW ME THE MONEY!”??? If he was an analytical chemist or a DUI defense attorney facing a purported result from a Headspace Gas Chromatograph with a Flame Ionization Detector, he would yell: “SHOW ME THE SEPARATION!!!!!!” Well, that is one of the things that a…

Highest reported BAC .708:  I call Shenanigans

Highest reported BAC .708: I call Shenanigans

Earlier today, I blogged on both the issues of Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ) error in the context of Pennsylvania underage drinking and/or Pennsylvania underage drinking and driving charges.  So, it only makes sense to look at the other extreme…. In the December 28, 2009 Rapid City Journal, an newspaper article reported…

DUI Innocence Project:  93% Wrong-False Use of Roadside Tests Can Lead to False Arrest

DUI Innocence Project: 93% Wrong-False Use of Roadside Tests Can Lead to False Arrest

We have all heard of the “Innocence Project” which is a national joint legal and scientific project to identify and where appropriate re-examine cases where guilt has been found and after being examined with “fresh eyes” and with the use of DNA to either confirm or exonerate those actually convicted of a crime. To date,…

How to find a DUI Lawyer in Pennsylvania: DUI Training

How to find a DUI Lawyer in Pennsylvania: DUI Training

In the first part of our series How to Find a DUI Lawyer in Pennsylvania, we discussed what “DUI Lawyer” really means.  We came to the conclusion that what we mean by DUI Lawyer is a Lawyer who specializes in handling DUI cases. To further aid the average citizen in identifying who qualifies as a specialized and skilled advocate…