Justin James McShane
The McShane Firm, LLC
Attorney McShane is a trial attorney who specializes in using forensic science in defending citizens amongst us who have been accused of a crime by the Government. He is nationally known and well regarded for being a skilled and fierce litigator, but is also well known for his strong understanding and in-depth knowledge in all forms of forensic science. He earned the American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law Division (ACS-CHAL) designation as Forensic Lawyer Scientist (The first attorney in the United States to be designated as such). He has earned Board Certification both in DUI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) (the first and only Pennsylvania Lawyer to do so and also was the youngest person in the United States ever to be so certified) and as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.
He has also earned certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment, the first attorney to do so in the nation. He is a Sustaining Member, and was the State Delegate National Coordinator with the NCDD. He is the 2012 NCDD Dean’s Award recipient. He received the 2012 Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys (PADDDA) Outstanding Achievement Award. He is a charter member of DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA). He was the Founding Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the DUI Defense Lawyers Association Justice Foundation (DUIDLAJF). He was named to the faculty of the Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Drug Course in 2014 until 2019. He has been accepted as a non-retained expert witness in federal court (the Middle District of Pennsylvania) as an expert in DUI investigation and defense as well as in the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and chemical testing.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Certified Legal Intern conducting trials
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- Dickinson School of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law
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- Franklin & Marshall College
- B.A. | Government and International Affairs
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- University of Limerick Law Department
- Semester Abroad | Law
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- Georgetown Preparatory School
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- Avvo Rating 10.0
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- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Avvo Rating 10.0
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- SuperLawyer in Criminal Defense/DUI
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- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)-Jurisprudence Section
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- National Shooting Sports Foundation
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- National Shooting Sports Foundation # 103422
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- National Rifle Association # 214778856
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- National Rifle Association Member # 214778856
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)
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- The National Trial Lawyers
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- Advisory Committee for the Evaluation of Controlled Substance Analogs (ACECSA)
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- The National College for DUI Defense
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- American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law Division
- Co-chairman of the Forensic Science section
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- Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
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- American Association for Clinical Chemistry
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- Association of Analytical Communities
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- American College of Forensic Examiners International
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- American Institute of Chemists
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- American Society for Testing and Materials
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- Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley
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- Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Source Code Coalition
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- American Society for Quality (ASQ): Measurement Quality and Statistics # 64116307
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- National Conference of Standards Laboratories International
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- National Fire Protection Association
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- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys (PADDDA)
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- Pennsylvania Innocence Project
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- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML)
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- Central PA Local Section of the American Chemical Society
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- American Chemical Society (ACS) Analytical Chemistry Division, Chemical Toxicology Division, Chemistry & the Law Division
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- National College for DUI Defense
- State Delegate/ Super Delegate for District 3/ Sustaining Member
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- American Trial Lawyer Association
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- American Association for Justice
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- Federal Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rising Stars Section
- Co-chair of Rising Stars (Young Lawyers) Division
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- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Dauphin County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- DUI Defense Lawyers Association Justice Foundation
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- National College for DUI Defense
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- Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC
- McShane, Justin J. and Giaramita, Michael, Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC (US Law Shield, Houston, TX 2016)
- Abstract: The Validity of Enzymatic Assay for Blood Al-cohol Content (BAC) Determinations
- The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Abstract: The Constitutionality of the Cold Case CODIS Hit and an Offender not on Probation or Parole
- The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Basic Introduction to Gas Chromatography
- A Thomson-West
- CHAL Abstract: Linear Dynamic Range Challenges in Forensics
- The American Chemical Society
- Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course), American Chemical Society Course
- Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Course, Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
- Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology, American Chemical Society Course
- Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis, American Chemical Society
- Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (a lecture laboratory course), American Chemical Society Course
- Course 107 - Manufacturing Inspection Prep
- Orchid Advisors
- Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XV
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID III
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Drug Analysis VI
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Drug Analysis VI
- American Chemical Society
- Board Certification In DUI Defense Law
- National College for DUI Defense, Inc.
- Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID IV
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVII
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID V
- American Chemical Society
- Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVlll
- American Chemical Society
- Course 106 - Retail Inspection Prep
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- Course 101 - Regulated Industry Orientation
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- Course 110 - NFA Deep Dive
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- Course 102 - Firearm Types And Distribution
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- Course 103 - Creating And Managing The Compliance Function
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- Course 104 - Firearm Physical Security Ideas
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- Board Certified in DUI Defense Law
- National College for DUI Defense
- Course 108 - Federal And State Regulations
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- Course 109 - Marking Requirements And The ATF Trace
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- Course 111 - Serialized Inventory Records
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- Short barreled Shotgun-Rifle and Weapons Made from Shotgun-Rifle
- International Firearm Specialist Academy
- Firearm Nomenclature
- International Firearm Specialist Academy
- Firearm Mechanical Operation
- International Firearm Specialist Academy
- Firearm Curious and Relics
- International Firearm Specialist Academy
- McShane Group Threat Protection Course
- The Site Firearms Training Center
- Close Quarter Pistol
- WARTAC CQC
- Certificate of Appreciation by the NCDD for helping to co-lead small group breakout sessions at the Summer Session held at the Harvard School of Law in Cambridge, MA
- National College for DUI Defense
- Certification as a Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician
- Industrial Training & Design
- Certification as a Standardized Forensic Sobriety Test Instructor
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Innternational Association of Chiefs of Police
- Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment
- Forensic Sobriety Assessment, LLC
- Certification as a Criminal Trial Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency
Creating a False PBT Positive With Ordinary Bread - The McShane Firm, LLC
Creating a False Positive with Plain White Bread
Don't DIY Your DUI
DIY is wonderful for somethings, but for a DUI case, it will always end in disaster. It's not that you aren't smart enough, its that you lack the experience learned the hard way from handling thousands upon thousands of DUI cases. The government has lawyers called District Attorneys who will fight to get the maximum punishment against you. The government has the police who are also trained in how to set up a case against you.
Do you Hate Probation?
Do you hate probation? Have you been recently convicted of a Pennsylvania DUI and want the government out of your life? No more jail? No House Arrest? No EM? No probation? Watch this video to learn how we can help with that. This is no BS. You may be eligible for our help to give you back your freedom. https://www.themcshanefirm.com/HateProbation/
The Time to Hire an Attorney is Now
COVID 19 is not going to make your criminal case go away. That is for certain. While a lot of smaller law firms are shutting down, The McShane Firm Remains open and committed to fight for you. Call us today at 1-866-McShane.
Even during COVID 19- The McShane Firm won't Stop Working for You
While many things in the world have stopped, The McShane Firm remains committed to working hard to defend your criminal case. Your attorney and paralegal are available to answer your questions at 1-866-McShane.
Pick an Attorney Who Knows Assault Cases
This isn't assault. This is self defense
Challenging Snitch Built Cases
Challenging Snitch Built Cases
The explanation
McShane Press Mashup
For Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, there is only one choice.
Suppressed Range time with USLS of PA Justin McShane
Suppressed Range time with USLS of PA program attorney Justin McShane. (Sorry for the low volume)
What Equipment is used in DUI Blood Testing
Attorney Justin McShane introduces the equipment commonly used in DUI blood testing.
Problems with DUI Blood Testing
Problems with DUI Blood Testing
Drug Identification Testing
Drug Identification Testing
How Liquid Chromatography is used for DUI and Drug Testing
Attorney Justin McShane shows the equipment that is used in DUI and drug identification blood testing using Liquid Chormatography.
Charged with a DUI? There is Hope.
Choose a plea attorney and get in line for jail. Choose a trial attorney and FIGHT. We are not plea attorneys. We are trial attorneys. We Fight. Call 1-866-MCSHANE or Visit TheMcShaneFirm.com
Important Information for Doctors Accused of a DUI
Important Information for Drivers Accused of a DUI with Drugs
Important Information for Drivers Accused of a Second DUI
James Hugney Sr Freed After 35 Years Bad Arson Science Exposed
After being incarcerated for 35 years 11 months and 8 days for an arson-murder charge, James Hugney, Sr. is freed on 11.23.2015 when the modern science showed there was no...
ABC27 captures James Hugney Sr's freedom
James Hugney, Sr. speaks right after he is freed after 35+ years
After being incarcerated for 35 years 11 months and 8 days for an arson-murder charge, James Hugney, Sr. is freed on 11.23.2015 when the modern science showed there was no...
James Hugney, Sr walks out of prison a free man to his family
After 35 years 11 months and 8 days into a life without parole sentence convicted for an arson-murder that never was an arson, you can see him walk out of...
DUI Info for Pennsylvania CDL Drivers
Amanda Zug, TSA employee, fails to follow protocol
On December 17, 2015 Amanda Zug, TSA employee, fails to follow cross contamination protocol at TSA security area and leads me to an enhanced pat down. Steven Knaub, TSA supervisor...
12-14-2014 .22 stand up at 25 yards
Stand up .22 @ 25 yards
Fast stand up with. 22 @25 yards
The first 5 things to do after being arrested for a DUI
Arrested for a DUI? Here are the first 5 things to do immediately after being arrested. Learn more at TheMcShaneFirm.com
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Does your attorney really understand the Gas Chromatograph and the interpretation of its data?
US Law Shield PA Lawyer Justin McShane AR15
This is a video of US Law Shield PA Lawyer Justin McShane shooting his PWS MK1 14.5 with Pinned SF FH .223 wylde AR15 build with his Geissele Super Dynamic...
New Evidence Proves man didn't kill son abc27 WHTM
Has an Innocent Man Been in Jail for 35 Years? Learn about the James Hugney, Sr case. A 1978 fire that was ruled an arson-murder has now been re-opened in...
Has an Innocent Man Been in Jail for 35 Years?
Has an Innocent Man Been in Jail for 35 Years? Learn about the James Hugney, Sr case. A 1978 fire that was ruled an arson-murder has now been re-opened in...
What would you do if you were exonerated? James Hugney, Sr.
Hear James Hugney Sr. talks about what he would do if he was released from his 35 year wrongful incarceration. www.FreeHugney.com
James Hugney Sr. talks about the death of his son that he was wrongly convicted of over 35 years ago
Hear James Hugney Sr. talk about the death of his son that he was wrongly convicted of causing in a fire over 35 years ago. www.FreeHugney.com
James Hugney Sr. thanks people for supporting him during his wrongful incarceration
Hear James Hugney Sr. thank people for supporting him during his wrongful incarceration. www.FreeHugney.com
Hear James Hugney Sr. talk about his wrongful conviction
Over 35 years in Jail for a crime he didn't do. Hear James Hugney Sr. talk about his wrongful conviction. www.FreeHugney.com
Mcshane Interview on DUI Checkpoints Radio Wlbr 6-5-2013-1 part 02
Pennsylvania DUI Lawyer Justin McShane is interviewed by Radio WLBR about Soberity Checkpoints.
KDKA Radio Talk
Attorney Josh D Lee of Oklahoma performs FTIR testing on drugs
In this video attorney Josh D. Lee use an FTIR machine to analyze drugs. Check out the course at www.forensicchromatography.com
Justin J. McShane and others test using Duquenois-Levine testing
In this video we see a positive Duquenois-Levine presumptive testing using reagents at the ACS Forensic Drug Analysis course. Check out the course at www.forensicchromatography.com
Josh D Lee tests using Duquenois Levine test
In this video we see a positive Duquenois-Levine presumptive testing using reagents at the ACS Forensic Drug Analysis course. Check out the course at www.forensicchromatography.com
Josh D. Lee tests unknowns at the ACS Forensic Drug Analysis course
In this video we see Josh D. Lee using an analytical balance to weigh the unknown. He then moves on the presumptive testing using reagents at the ACS Forensic Drug...
Positive Duquenois-Levine
In this video we see a positive Duquenois-Levine presumptive testing using reagents at the ACS Forensic Drug Analysis course. Check out the course at www.forensicchromatography.com
Justin J McShane, JD, F-AIC tests as they would in a crime lab
In the ACS Forensic Drug Analysis course lawyers learn how crime laboratories test seized evidence. In this video Justin J McShane, JD, F-AIC uses an analytical balance to weigh the...
Lebanon County Breath test scandal 2
There will be Blood on Our Hands
Expert DUI and forensic science attorney Justin J. McShane made this video about no refusal weekends and blood draws in the United States for BAC. Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The...
The Confrontation Clause
Forensic Science and DUi expert attorney Justin J. McShane lectures on the Confrontation Clause.
Zero included as a data point biased calibration curve demonstration
Expert DUI and forensic science attorney Justin J. McShane made this Zero included as a data point biased calibration curve demonstration Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's...
Taking apart a Gas Chromatograph's split/splitless injector port
Taking apart a Gas Chromatograph's split/splitless injector port
Taking apart a Flame Ionization Detector
Taking apart a Flame Ionization Detector
Controlled non accelerant fire to flashover
Controlled accelerant fire to flashover
PA DUI Lawyer Justin McShane recieves TCDLA Proclamation
Pennsylvania DUI attorney Justin J. McShane receives a special proclamation from the TCDLA for his exceptional work in the field of DUI defense.
My first direct liquid injections on a GC-FID and why autosamplers make sense
Expert DUI and forensic science attorney Justin J. McShane makes his first direct liquid injections on a GC-FID and shows why autosamplers make sense Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth...
GC-MS: The Graphic User Interface and Its Information
Expert DUI and forensic science attorney Justin J. McShane talks about GC-MS: The Graphic User Interface and Its Information Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI...
Pennsylvania Bans Bath Salts and Synthetic Marijuana
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about how Pennsylvania Bans Bath Salts and Synthetic Marijuana Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
PA DUI Attorney: Recent DUI Lectures
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about Recent DUI Lectures he has given Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
Budget Cuts Could Reduce PA DUI Checkpoints
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about Budget Cuts Could Reduce PA DUI Checkpoints Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
Another Wrongful Conviction Overturned
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about Another Wrongful Conviction Overturned Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
Apple Agrees to Remove DUI Checkpoint Apps
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about how Apple Agrees to Remove DUI Checkpoint Apps Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
Another crime laboratory in danger: US Army
Expert Forensic Science attorney Justin J. McShane talks Another crime laboratory in danger: US Army Learn more about: Pennsylvania DUI Laws: http://www.paduiblog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: http://www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Pennsylvania's Top DUI Lawyers: http://www.themcshanefirm.com
How Evidentiary Breath Test Machines are Never Scientifically Calibrated
Watch this slideshow presentation about How Evidentiary Breath Test Machines are Never Scientifically Calibrated
DUI Cases Dismissed Because Police Lied
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about DUI Cases that were Dismissed Because Police Lied Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The Truth About Forensic Science:...
DUI Tests Full of Errors For Years
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about DUI Tests that were Full of Errors For Years Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The Truth About Forensic...
PA DUI News: Man Jailed for Ninth DUI
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about PA DUI News: Man Jailed for Ninth DUI Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The Truth About Forensic Science:...
Pennsylvania authorities claim to have super-secret DUI sauce to stop DUIs
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about how Pennsylvania authorities claim to have super-secret DUI sauce to stop DUIs Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The...
More Police DUI Corruption
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about another case of More Police DUI Corruption Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The Truth About Forensic Science: www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com
Judge Rules DUI Blood Testing to be Unreliable
Expert DUI attorney Justin J. McShane talks about a Judge who Ruled DUI Blood Testing to be Unreliable Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI Laws: www.PADUIBlog.com The Truth About...
Police Play Stupid DUI Games-Big Brother is Watching your Drinking
Expert forensic science attorney Justin J. McShane talks about how Police Play Stupid DUI Games with Big Brother is Watching your Drinking Learn more: Pennsylvania's Best DUI and Criminal Layers: www.TheMcShaneFirm.com Pennsylvania DUI...
