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Attorney McShane presents at the 2010 ACS National Meeting and Convention
Thursday August 26, 2010
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.
» DUI Mailbag: What Does Invalid Sample and Invalid Test Mean? [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» Forensic firearm and toolmark analysis is unscientific [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» Pattern Recognition is it Science or an Art? [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» DUI Hypocrisy: Guilty Before Being Proven Innocent [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» DUI Mailbag: Refusing DUI Tests in PA [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» A Quick Summary of The National Academy of Sciences Report [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» Attorney McShane to Speak at DUI Seminar in MN [on PA DUI Blog]
The Polar Coordinate System Explained
Tuesday May 11, 2010
Justin McShane explains the polar coordinate system and its role in crime scene examination.
» Crime Scene Examination: Polar Coordinate System [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» Media Bias When Covering Pennsylvania DUI [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» Senate Judiciary Committee-Draft Outline of Forensic Science Reform Legislation [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» DUI Mailbag: If I Lose My License, I Lose My Job [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» What Attorneys Should Know About Significant Digits and Figures [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» The DUI Attorneys' Choice: Justin McShane [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» Metrology and Reporting Uncertainty [on The Truth About 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.
» DUI Penalties in Foreign Countries [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» DUI Mailbag: How to Choose a DUI Attorney in Pennsylvania [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» How is crime scene investigation properly conducted? [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» Securing a Crime Scene-common CSI mistakes in the beginning [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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.
» Self-Regulating Butchers and Police Officers [on PA DUI Blog]
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?”
» DUI Mailbag: I Can't Afford a DUI Lawyer [on PA DUI Blog]
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.
» The Locard Exchange Principle in Forensic Science: The real iTouch [on The Truth About Forensic Science]
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?”
» They Get Off on Technicalities but They're Really Guilty, Aren't They? [on PA DUI Blog]
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Testimonials
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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- 204
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- 101
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(of which we are 4) - Of those, who received training as Instructors in Standard Field Sobriety Testing as recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who are a Certified Breath Alcohol Test Technician as recognized by the Department of Transportation
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who received training in Drugs that Impair Driving (Drug Recognition Expert training) as recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- 5
(of which we are 4) - Of those, who is certified as a Phlebotomist (drawing and analysis of blood samples)
- 2
(of which Attorney McShane is one) - Of those, who is a 2-time graduate and case presenter at the National Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar?
- 1 - Attorney McShane