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Attorney McShane presents at the 2010 ACS National Meeting and Convention

Thursday August 26, 2010

ACS2010 with Staubus McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane presented this week at the 240th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Convention in Boston, MA. Alongside Dr. Alfred Staubus, PharmD, PhD, Attorney McShane presented a seminar entitled “The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of Enzymatic Assaying for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers.”

Attorney McShane earns major turning point in Belcher case

Friday August 06, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane earned a major turning point the well-publicized murder trial of Iris Belcher today when Belcher’s mother admitted the accused should get a new trial.

Attorney McShane’s client, Tyshaunt Love is being tried for the 1996 murder of his ex-girlfriend despite the confession of another suspect in 2005. Attorney McShane is currently investigating the mistakes made in the previous trial in fighting for the rights of his client.

Matthew Kemeny of The Patriot News has ongoing coverage of the trail, which can be read here and here

Invalid Samples and Invalid Tests Explained

Friday May 21, 2010

Over at Pennsylvania DUI Blog, McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane answers some common questions about invalid samples and invalid tests and their impact in Harrisburg DUI cases.

Interpretive Dance and Firearm Analysis

Thursday May 20, 2010

Over on The Truth About Forensic Science, McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane uses interpretive dance as a metaphor for the problems inherent in forensic firearm and toolmark analysis.

Pattern Recognition Explained

Tuesday May 18, 2010

Justin McShane looks at the role of pattern recognition in the field of forensic science – drawing some interesting conclusions in the process.

Guilty Before Proven Innocent?

Monday May 17, 2010

Expert DUI attorney Justin McShane comments on a recent article from the York Dispatch that reinforces the popular assumption that people arrested for DUI in Harrisburg are guilty until proven innocent.

On Breath Test Refusal

Friday May 14, 2010

Over on his Pennsylvania DUI Blog, Harrisburg DUI attorney Justin McShane explains the penalties of breath test refusal in a Pennsylvania DUI case.

A Look at the NAS Report

Thursday May 13, 2010

Over on The Truth About Forensic Science, Justin McShane takes a look at the recent report from the National Academy of Science and its implications for the forensic science community.

McShane Firm CEO invited to speak at MSCJ DUI Seminar

Wednesday May 12, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane is honored to have been invited by The Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (MSCJ) to present at their annual one-day DWI seminar. Details to follow.

The Polar Coordinate System Explained

Tuesday May 11, 2010

Justin McShane explains the polar coordinate system and its role in crime scene examination.

Media Agenda in DUI Coverage?

Monday May 10, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane takes on a recent article in the Patriot News for its bias in reporting on Pennsylvania DUI. Is the local media biased in covering DUI? You be the judge.

On Forensic Science Reform Legislation

Saturday May 08, 2010

On his The Truth About Forensic Science blog, expert criminal defense lawyer Justin McShane takes a look at the recent Senate Judiciary Committee Draft Outline of Forensic Reform Legislation.

Attorney McShane on Losing Your License

Friday May 07, 2010

Over at Pennsylvania DUI Blog, Harrisburg DUI attorney Justin McShane talks about license suspension in second offense DUI cases.

Signifcant Digits and Figures in Forensic Science

Thursday May 06, 2010

Over at The Truth About Forensic Science, Justin McShane explains what every attorney should know about significant digits and figures when it comes to crime scene reporting.

DUI attorney testimonials

Wednesday May 05, 2010

Over on Pennsylvania DUI Blog, McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane shares some of the outstanding referrals he’s gotten from other DUI attorneys.

An Introduction to Metrology

Tuesday May 04, 2010

Over at The Truth About Forensic Science, McShane Firm CEO and criminal law expert Justin McShane takes a look at Metrology: one of the fundamental aspects of forensic science.

Overseas DUI Penalties

Monday May 03, 2010

Harrisburg DUI lawyer Justin McShane takes a look at the various DUI penalties in other countries around the globe.

Choosing a DUI Lawyer in Pennsyvlania

Friday April 30, 2010

Over on his Pennsylvania DUI Blog, Justin McShane discusses things to look for when choosing a DUI lawyer to represent your case.

How to Properly Conduct a Crime Scene Investigation

Thursday April 29, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane takes a look the Cartesian Coordinate system of securing physical evidence at a crime scene.

Attorney McShane to speak at the 2010 Ohio Advanced DUI Seminar

Wednesday April 28, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane has been invited to present a lecture at the 2010 Ohio Advanced DUI Seminar as sponsored by the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL). One of the top DUI seminars in the country, the 2010 Ohio Advanced DUI Seminar boast such industry leaders as Dr. Alfred Staubus, Dr. Paul Homoly, Bruce Kapsack, and Patrick Barone. Attorney McShane is honored and excited to be among such fine company and looks forward to sharing his DUI expertise with his Midwest peers.

Crime Scene Investigation Mistakes

Tuesday April 27, 2010

“Contamination of a crime scene is the enemy of truth.” Justin McShane takes a look at some of the common mistakes made by crime scene investigators and how they can effect the outcome of a criminal trial.

Self-Regulation and Butchers

Monday April 26, 2010

McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane uses a recent Pennsylvania news item to frame a discussion of self-regulation of DUI officers and technicians.

How to Afford a DUI Lawyer

Friday April 23, 2010

On his Pennsylvania DUI Blog, Harrisburg DUI lawyer Justin McShane answers the common question: “I can’t afford a DUI lawyer. What should I do?”

The Locard Exchange Principle explained

Thursday April 22, 2010

Over at The Truth About Forensic Science, The McShane Firm’s DUI expert Justin McShane explains the theory behind The Locard Exchange Principle as it relates to evidence.

DUI Technicalities Examined

Wednesday April 21, 2010

Over at Pennsylvania DUI Blog, McShane Firm CEO Justin McShane answers the common DUI question: “You get them off on technicalities but they’re really guilty, aren’t they?”

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Shawn and I met at a blood seminar in San Diego. He is a smart and capable attorney who impressed me with his knowledge of blood analysis issues. I would recomend Shawn to anyone accused of DUI.

- Attorney Craig Rosenstein, Scottsdale AZ

Justin is one of the greatest DUI lawyers in the country. His litigation skills are top notch, and his knowledge of DUI literature is off the charts. Anyone lucky enough to have Justin McShane as his or her attorney in a DUI case has one of the greatest DUI warriors to be had in the battle.

- Attorney Evan M. Levow

I endorse this lawyer’s work. Mr. McShane works hard for his clients, and gets great results. His knowledge of the law, procedure and science is top shelf. He really cares for his clients, and it shows in the passionate way that he advocates for them. The prosecutors fear him, and the judges respect him. If he is your lawyer, you are certainly in good hands.

- Attorney Darryl Genis, Santa Barbara CA
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