Being charged with a DUI is a very serious matter. The DUI sink hole opened up for you the minute the officer pulled you over and asked, “Have you been drinking?” But there’s no need to let that hole get any deeper or for you to jump into it. In this 5-part blog series “The…
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Question: Can I be charged for a DUI if I take Prescription Marijuana?
While medical marijuana will be legal in about 18 to 24 months from now, it may cause a problem with the charge of DUI Drugs (DUID). That is because the inactive chemical (the metabolite) in marijuana (Delta 9 carboxy THC) can remain in the bloodstream for weeks. If a cop pulls you over you could…
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Elected Judges- A Corrupt System Exposed
Elections for judges has become a big problem in America. It is clouding justice and is an open door for corruption and bias. It allows and promotes grandstanding by judges and posturing for higher elected office. John Oliver did a great investigation on this issue a few months ago which really hits hard and exposes…
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Medical Marijuana is now legal in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania signed the Medical Marijuana Bill on Sunday April 17, 2016 making PA the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana. This comes after after a 2 ½ year journey for adults and parents of children who see medicinal value in using marijuana to treat illnesses. Finally on Wednesday, April 13, the…
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Congratulations to Cathi Leigh McAdams and Amanda Jones
The CPPA (Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association) recently re-elected Cathi Leigh McAdams as President, and elected Amanda Jones as Vice President. Both of these extraordinary women have been working for The McShane Firm for a number of years. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication both of them put in on a daily basis. The mission…
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How Police can rob you of your property and get away with it
Civil forfeiture is being completely abused by police departments across the country. Basically, private citizens are being robbed of their property. Take a look at this investigative piece that shows just how much injustice is being done: Unfortunately, as you can see, this can happen to just about anyone. You don’t have to be guilty…
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Hire an Attorney Now: #9 Peace Of Mind
When you’ve been accused of a DUI, you must contact an attorney immediately. The quicker you get the right attorney involved, the better your chances at a favorable result. Here’s one of the 10 Reasons why you must contact an attorney immediately after being arrested. Previously in this series we covered: #1 This won’t go away…
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Look at How Public Defenders are Being Abused Across the Country
Public Defenders are the most overworked and under-funded people you can possible imagine. I admire them. Some handle thousands of cases a year. Some were only able to spend seven minutes preparing each case because of their immense workloads. It takes me that long to have a coffee and bagel in the morning. John Oliver…
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Hire an Attorney Now: #8 Witnesses Forget
When you’ve been accused of a DUI, you must contact an attorney immediately. The quicker you get the right attorney involved, the better your chances at a favorable result. Here’s one of the 10 Reasons why you must contact an attorney immediately after being arrested. Previously in this series we covered: #1 This won’t go away…
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