For many people who are charged with a DUI, this is their first encounter with the criminal justice system. DUI cases are unique because they are highly technical and require scientific knowledge as well as legal expertise to defend properly. This is why choosing the right lawyer is the single most important decision you can…
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Attorney McShane Selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star
Once again, Attorney Justin McShane of The McShane Firm has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in Pennsylvania DUI. Super Lawyers Magazine uses a very critical selection process and in the end, only 2.5% of the attorneys in Pennsylvania are chosen for this award. (View Attorney McShane’s profile at Super Lawyers)…
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A DUI Attorney with Guts
DUI is not a minor criminal offense. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has attached very heavy penalties to DUI charges which means even a first offense can lead to jail time, hefty fines and a lengthy license suspension. On top of all of that, your insurance premiums will increase and you may lose out on job…
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New Publication by Attorney McShane
One of the things I really love to do is share my research and knowledge with other lawyers to help them defend their clients. The defense of justice shouldn’t be limited to just Pennsylvania. Part of this commitment is authoring works on complex legal and scientific subjects. Recently a new publication was released: Defending DUI…
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Attorney McShane to Lecture at NCDD Winter Session
The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) sponsors the most intensive and advanced DUI training seminars an attorney can attend. Not only do the Pennsylvania DUI attorneys at The McShane Firm regularly attend these seminars, I have been invited to present my research at the 2012 NCDD Winter Session to be held in Orlando from…
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Bad Lawyering Leads to False Convictions
One of the main causes of false convictions is bad lawyering. Often time overworked and under-experienced lawyers take on cases they can’t handle leading to an unprepared, weak defense. They are pushed into trial unprepared. This problem is especially pronounced in DUI cases where there is a huge reliance on scientific evidence. Many lawyers advertise…
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PA DUI Attorney to Present at NACDL National Seminar
PA DUI Attorney Justin McShane has been invited to speak at the highly regarded “Making Sense of Science” Seminar hosted by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The title for this seminar is ” Forensic Science and the Law”. Attorney McShane has been invited to give a lecture entitled “Pharmacology for Lawyers.” Pharmacology is…
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Arrested for DUI over the holidays? What to do next
If you were one of the many who hit the Pennsylvania roadways this weekend, you probably noticed the increased police presence as part of Pennsylvania’s DUI enforcement efforts. However, one of the side effects of these DUI operations is that police officers are in the mindset to make arrests and thus make a high number…
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County defender’s office problems violate rights of accused
Public defenders play an important role in our criminal justice system. I am proud of my days as a public defender. I personally think they do God’s work with no budget. They provide an essential safety net for those who cannot afford to hire representation in a criminal matter. There are many very good public…
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Attorney McShane Published in “The Champion” Magazine
The recent Supreme Court Ruling in Bullcoming v. New Mexico has a significant impact on DUI cases. The ruling established “The Particular Witness Rule” which mandates that the forensic analyst who performed the actual test must be available in court and cannot be substituted by an supervisor or other expert. Recently, “The Champion” Magazine, the…
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