A new article co-authored by Attorney Justin McShane has been published in “Voice for the Defense,” a publication of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. The article entitled “PBTs for Drugs: Oral Fluid Collection Devices” discusses the science behind portable breath test devices which are being used to screen for drugs. Law enforcement agencies plan…
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So how long does a DUI stay on my record?
In short— FOREVER. Most drunk driving convictions are misdemeanors. But if there is a serious injury or death involved, it may be a felony crime. Regardless of being a misdemeanor or felony, it is a criminal conviction and will forever burden the person with a criminal record that lasts forever, if he or she is convicted….
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What is Palcohol?
If you haven’t already heard of it, you probably will soon. Palcohol is a form of powdered alcohol. Like Kool-aid, you aid water to the powder and have an instant drink. There are a lot of questions about Palcohol. For example, will it lead to more alcohol abuse? Will people snort it? Will kids be able…
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Why there is great honor in being a criminal defense and DUI attorney
Despite being a lawyer, I still strive to be a human being. 😉 But seriously, I take cases personally. I personalize them because they aren’t just cases or case file numbers. These are real life human beings with dreams, hopes, struggles, and most important families. People often ask “How can you defend drunk drivers?” and…
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