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Justin J. McShane, Esq.
If you are looking for a highly-experienced DUI trial lawyer in Pennsylvania, look no further than Attorney Justin J. McShane. Based in Harrisburg, Attorney McShane is the most highly qualified DUI and criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania.
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.
He is a frequent invited guest lecturer at international, national, state and local seminars that are attended by prosecutors, police, investigators, lawyers, judges, academics, scientists, machine manufacturers, and policy-makers. He has lectured at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National meeting nine times and has presented four times at the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 American Academy for Forensic Science (AAFS) national meetings. He was named a Fellow with both the American Institute of Chemists (AIC) and the AAFS. The ACS has named him a Senior Assistant Chromatography Instructor. He serves as the co-chairman of the Forensic Science section of the ACS-Chemistry and the Law (CHAL) Division, and was the Chairman of the CHAL division. He has been selected annually as a SuperLawyer. He is the Chairman/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC, an eight attorney criminal defense and DUI law firm. He maintains three blogs: The Truth About Forensic Science, PA DUI Law Blog and PennLAGO.
Attorney McShane is a trial attorney who protects Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) who are subject to BAFTE Industry Operations (IO) auditing or actions as well as BAFTE Criminal Enforcement actions. He also protects law-abiding citizens investigated or accused of crime by the government. He isn’t some attorney who is just book smart. Attorney Justin McShane owns Colonial Combat Sports Club (CCSC). CCSC is an officially recognized USA Boxing gym (complete with a 16 foot official competition ring), martial arts studio, Muay Thai and metabolic conditioning center (with a full complement of Olympic/Powerlifting apparatus as well as free weights and cardio equipment). He has competed as an amateur Muay Thai fighter (open age group, pound weight class, modified/K1 Glory rules). He has now turned all of his attention to competing as an official amateur Master (under 45 years old) 165 pound USA Boxing boxer. He has his yellow book (official Masters USA Boxing athlete), his red book (official USA Boxing coach’s certification) including SafeSport certification and has applied for his blue book (official USA Boxing Officials designation) as a Level One official.
For more information about Justin's Qualifications as a Harrisburg DUI Lawyer.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
70%
24 years | 2,000 cases
Criminal Defense
15%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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3601 Vartan Way, Unit 2, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-9440
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Justin James McShane's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Willing to give referral
I found this firm online, while trying to research lawyers for a loved one. I was thankful for their pages of information. They answered lots of "now what" types of questions we had. Other attorney pages I found just wanted you to contact them. Another attorney, who was local to me, but not my lo...
Posted by James | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Getting the court to agree on my needs
I was facing highest tier DWI and Shawn looked into every possibility and what my specific concerns were and got me the outcome I was looking for. Always responding to my late night emails or texts and always seemed to be on my side. It was a pleasure to work with Shawn and the firm.
Posted by Tab | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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McShane is a beast!
First, let me say that Heidi Etter is nothing short of an angel, she kept me informed the whole way thru my case. Justin McShane was well worth every red cent that I paid. He was honest and upfront and answered every one of my questions timely. He is very knowledgeable and was completely prepared ...
Posted by Tayvon | December 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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McShane Firm
The McShane Firm has the #1 attorneys that I have ever met. They have your best interest in heart and they truly want to help you. They were able to get me into ARD program which will allow me to have a clean record within the upcoming year. If you were to ever need a lawyer I highly recommend that ...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Gun Charge
My son got into a arguement back in July 18, 2015. It end up being a gun charge. My sister told me about Justin McShane and im glad she did. God is truly using Justin. He is about his business and plays NO GAMES, i thank him for the work he has put into helping my son out. I would recommend him to an...
Justin James McShane's Lawyer Endorsements
"Justin brings a yearning to succeed to the table as a criminal defense attorney. He trains himself and his staff attorneys at the highest level to be ready to attack any flaw in the State's case or any prevarication by a police officer who guesses that Justin will not have found the "smoking gun" in the case. This pride of preparation is not something that can be taught to a trial lawyer --- it is self-generated. Justin has earned my endorsement through hard work and dogged determination to be the best attorney in Pennsylvania."
"I had the pleasure of working with Justin on a matter regarding a Pennsylvania serviceman who had been wrongly accused and convicted in Mississippi. The individual had worked for years to get the legal system to assist him but could not get any results. Justin was able to provide me with all the necessary background information that I needed in order reopen the case, resolve the matter with a not guilty verdict, and expunge the individual’s record. Without Justin’s knowledge and determination, this innocent serviceman record would have never been cleared. Justin also is an encyclopedia of knowledge on a wide range of subjects and who is willing to help anybody who ask. If I were facing a legal matter, I would have no hesitation contacting Justin to represent me."
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is very detail oriented!!"
"Justin McShane is a true lawyer-scientist, who brings cutting edge developments to the courtroom in defense of his clients. Highly recommended!"
"Justin McShane is a top notch advocate for justice for his clients. He is informed, educated and devoted. I have known Attorney McShane for over 15 years. He has developed a practice designed to serve the interests of justice without compromising his clients' interests. I have the utmost confidence in Attorney McShane's knowledge, instincts and experience."
"Justin is a committed practitioner, who zealously advocates for his clients. He's the most knowledgeable attorney-scientist I know. He uses his wealth of knowledge not only to better his clients, but also to better the profession. He's never too busy to help a colleague, and that's one of the many things that make him so valuable to this field. I endorse Justin and his team at the McShane Firm."
"I endorse this lawyer for their dedication to their clients."
"I endorse this Justin McShane. I worked with Justin McShane in the early years of our careers. Justin strives to give every client top notch representation. He is hardworking, experienced, and knowledgeable."
"Top notch when it comes to the application of science to the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Justin through our mutual membership and responsibilities in the National DUI College. Justin is one of the best and brightest in his jurisdiction / state as well as at a national level. His devotion to training others and continuing being the best he can be by knowing more than any client could hope for from their attorney."
"Justin has been, and continues to be a role model for myself, and for many other attorneys across the world. His command on science is unreal. But he also possesses a special talent: he can take huge complex issues, and break them down so they can be understood by everyone. His personality shines as a teacher/professor, and his drive really inspires everyone around him to push themselves to greatness. His approach is one of honesty; objective honesty. And that's exactly what we need to keep in the Courts across this nation."
"I was referred to Mr. McShane by a colleague who was impressed by his expertise and diligence. Mr. McShane graciously agreed to work with us as local counsel in an important matter pending in Federal Court. In doing so, Mr. McShane demonstrated his dedication to performing in the highest tradition of the Bar. Mr. McShane strikes me as a smart and dedicated attorney. I will not hesitate to refer clients to him whenever I have the opportunity to do so. I know Mr. McShane will work hard for any client who comes into his care."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Justin McShane. He is the preeminent authority on DUI/DWI in PA. He is a skilled trial lawyer with excellent contributions. reviews and standing amongst his peers. If you want the best PA DUI/DWI attorney than schedule a consultation."
"Attorney McShane's in depth knowledge of DUI law and the science behind DUI defenses make him a top choice for DUI lawyers in the Harrisburg area! I have seen him in court; he is a zealous advocate."
"Let's just start with Justin is great! I have known Justin for about 8 years. I am older than Justin by at least 10 years. I have been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for 19 years..... NOBODY, and I mean nobody has done for my practice and my understanding of the science of criminal defense, especially DWI defense than Justin McShane. This young man is a great lawyer, this young man is an amazing teacher, this young man is an unbelievable litigator, but most of all this young man is a great person that is a great friend and at the end of the day when you hire a lawyer if you hire one that isn't a great person, one that is morally bankrupt you really have hired nothing! So go hire Justin, you will be lucky because you have a great lawyer...I will be lucky too, not because I too have a great lawyer, but because I have a great friend! ONEI CAN BE PROUD OF!"
"If you are faced with DUI charges and need an attorney, Justin McShane's name is probably one of the first names that comes to mind. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. McShane for many years now. I can say with absolutely no reservation that Mr. McShane is one of the finest lawyers in his field. He is attentive and accommodating to his clients. He is tenacious in the courtroom and his legal prowess is second to none. I highly recommend Mr. McShane."
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin McShane is nationally recognized as a go-to expert in DWI defenses."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Selected in 2021 Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers
2020
SuperLawyer in Criminal Defense/DUI, SuperLawyers
2019
SuperLawyer in Criminal Defense/DUI, SuperLawyer
2018
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Harrisburg Community College
2018
Kembativz Pistol, Kembativ’s Brand
2018
Self-Defense: Theory and Practice, Kembativz’s Brand
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
CLE Summit for Criminal Defense Practitioners, PACDL
2017
DUIDLA National Seminar, DUIDLA
2017
Kembativz Training, Kembativz
2017
Long Range Precision Rifle (High Angle/Long Distance), The Site Firearms Training Center
2017
Advanced Combative Pistol Training, Handgun Combatives
2017
Simunitions and Force on Force Combatives/Pistol and Carbine, The Site Firearms Training Center
2017
Simunitions and Force on Force Combatives/Pistol and Carbine, The Site Firearms Training Center
2017
Level I Tavor Operator, IWI US
2017
Edged Weapon Overview, ShivWorks
2017
Defensive Handgun, Kembativz Brand
2017
Advanced Combative Concepts, Kembativz Brand
2017
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Forensic Lawyer Scientist, American Chemical Society-Chemistry and the Law Division
2016
Close Quarter Pistol, WARTAC CQC
2016
McShane Group Threat Protection Course, The Site Firearms Training Center
2016
Firearm Curios and Relics, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Firearm Mechanical Operation, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Short barreled Shotgun-Rifle and Weapons Made from Shotgun-Rifle, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVII, American Chemical Society
2016
Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID V, American Chemical Society
2016
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVlll, American Chemical Society
2016
Course 101 - Regulated Industry Orientation, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 102 - Firearm Types And Distribution, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 103 - Creating And Managing The Compliance Function, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 104 - Firearm Physical Security Ideas, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 106 - Retail Inspection Prep, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 107 - Manufacturing Inspection Prep, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 108 - Federal And State Regulations, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 109 - Marking Requirements And The ATF Trace, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 110 - NFA Deep Dive, Orchid Advisors
2016
Course 111 - Serialized Inventory Records, Orchid Advisors
2016
The 252nd ACS National Meeting, American Chemical Society
2016
Firearm Nomenclature, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Destructive Devices, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Any Other Weapons, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
Silencers, International Firearm Specialist Academy
2016
19th Annual National Firearms Law Seminar, National Rifle Association Foundation
2016
Course 105 - Retail Transactions and ATF Compliance, Orchid Advisors
2016
Group Threat Training, The Site Firearms Training Center
2016
Active Shooter and Close Quarter Pistol Level 1, WarTac
2016
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers Magazine, SuperLawyers
2015
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XlV, American Chemical Society
2015
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XV, American Chemical Society
2015
Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID III, American Chemical Society
2015
Certificate of Forensic Drug Analysis VI, American Chemical Society
2015
National College for DUI Defense, Inc., Board Certification In DUI Defense Law
2015
Certificate of Forensic Principles of DUID IV, American Chemical Society
2015
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XVI, American Chemical Society
2015
Tactical Pistol/Carbine and Precision Rifle Training, The Site Firearms Training
2014
Named to NCDD Faculty, National College for DUI Defense
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Certification in Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
The Effect of Drugs on Human Performance and Behaviour, Indiana University Center for Studies of Law
2014
Forensic Principles of DUID II, American Chemical Society
2014
The 21st Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI cases, National College for DUI Defense & Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2014
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography XllI, American Chemical Society
2014
Certificate of Forensic Chromatography Xll, American Chemical Society
2014
Scientific Education In Forensic DNA Analysis, DNA For Lawyers l
2013
Forensic Drug Analysis Course, American Chemical Society
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Lawyers on the Fast Track, The Legal Intelligencer
2013
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
NCDD Winter Session, National College for DUI Defense
2012
AAFS Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Science
2012
New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Dean's Award, National College for DUI Defense
2012
Outstanding Achievement Award, Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys
2011
AAFS 63rd Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Science
2011
American Chemical Society 241st National Meeting & Exposition, American Chemical Society
2011
New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
2011
OACDL 2011 Ohio Advanced DUI seminar, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2011
Masters of Cross Examination Seminar, TCDLA
2011
Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar, National College for DUI Defense
2011
Rising Star in Criminal Defense: DUI, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
DWI Defense Project-DWI Science: What You Must Know to Win!, TCDLA
2011
7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar, Maryland Criminal Defense Attornes Association
2011
NCDD Serum Ethanol False Positive Due to NADH, NCDD
2011
Special certificate of recognition for Bullcoming v. New Mexico, National College for DUI Defense
2011
Official Proclamation in recognition for volunteerism, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011
Top Gun DWI Defense Seminar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011
2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium, Impaired Driving Specialists
2011
Introduction to Modern Mass Spectrometry, American Chemical Society
2011
Forensic Applications of Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry, American Chemical Society
2011
Summer Session at Harvard Law, National College for DUI Defense
2010
Certification in Forensic Sobriety Assessment, Forensic Sobriety Assessment
2010
Federally Regulated Urine Specimen Collection Training, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
2010
Confirmatory and Secondary Urinalysis Screening Tests, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
2010
NCDD Winter Session, National College for DUI Defense
2010
For the Experienced Seminar, PACDL
2010
American Academy of Forensic Science Annual Meeting, American Academy of Forensic Science
2010
Board Certified in DUI Defense Law, National College for DUI Defense
2010
A Behavioral Optometry/Vision Science Perspective, American College of Forensic Examiners International
2010
The Effects of Marijuana and its Potential Medical Use, American College of Forensic Examiners International
2010
Gas Chromatography Series, Chromedia and SeparationsNow.com
2010
Mastering Scientific Evidence, NCDD/TCDLA
2010
Rapid Screening: Analyzing 75 elements in 10 minutes, ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010
Application of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering, ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010
The Power of a Full Scan HR Qual/Quant Mass Spectrometer, ThermoFisher Scientific and SpectroscopyNow.com
2010
Jan Semenoff Breath Alcohol Testing Device Mega Course, Headlines Legal Marketing and GACDL seminar
2010
Forensic Applications of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry, American Chemical Society
2010
Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists
2010
Advanced Structure Euclidation, Mid Atlantic Association Forensic Scientists
2010
Analysis and Interpretation of Mass Spectral Data, American Chemical Society
2010
Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction, IDS Consulting Inc
2010
Fall 2010 National Meeting & Exposition, American Chemical Society
2010
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course, Platt and Associates
2010
NCDD Summer Session at Havard Law, National College for DUI Defense
2010
The Third Annual Reese Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010
How an Analytical Chemist Can be the Accused’s Best Friend, Trichter & Murphy
2010
Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2010
Fire and Explosion Investigations, National Fire Protection Association
2009
NCDD Winter Session at Harvard Law School-Cambridge, MA, National College for DUI Defense
2009
Advanced Drug Recognition Expert, Impaired Driving Specialists
2009
Advanced Issues in Breath Alcohol Testing, IT&D Ltd
2009
6th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association
2009
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Certification, As Recognized by NHTSA
2009
Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), As Recognized by NHTSA
2009
NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School-Cambridge, MA, NCDD
2009
Criminal Law-including Death Penalty Training, PACDL/PDA
2009
Annual Criminal Law Symposium-including Death Penalty Training, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
2009
Pennsylvania Innocence Project Training, The Pennsylvania Innocence Project
2009
Hosted and instructed a PACLE approved seminar, PACLE
2009
Gas Chromatography, American Chemical Society
2009
Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2009
Training and Advances in GC and GC/MS Applications, PerkinElmer
2008
Summer Session at Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
2008
Defends with Integrity, National College for DUI Defense
2008
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner, Robert LaPier
2008
Standardized Field Sobreity Test-Instructor, Impaired Driving Specialists
2008
Drugs That Impairs Driving, Impaired Driving Specialists
2008
Phlebotomist, CLIA General Laboratory Competency Assessment
2008
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician, Industrial Training and Design
2008
Making Sense of Science, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008
Trucking Litigation and D.O.T. Regulations, Lorman Education
2008
Advanced Blood Collection/Analysis Training, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007
Accident Scene Reconstruction Workshop, Steven Rickard
2007
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician, Industrial Training and Design
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Chairman/CEO, The McShane Firm, LLC
2001 - 2003
Assistant Attorney, County of Dauphin
1999 - 2001
Certified Legal Intern conducting trials, The County of Dauphin
Associations
2016 - Present
National Shooting Sports FoundationIndividual Supporter
2015 - Present
National Rifle AssociationLifetime Member
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationCharter Member
2013 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseSustaining Member
2013 - Present
Advisory Committee for the Evaluation of Controlled Substance Analogs (ACECSA)Voting Member
2013 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
2011 - Present
American Chemical Society, Chemistry and the Law DivisionCo-chairman of the Forensic Science section
2010 - Present
American Association for Clinical ChemistryMember
2010 - Present
Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC INTERNATIONAL)Member
2010 - Present
Advisory Committee for the Evaluation of Controlled Substance AnalogsMember
2010 - Present
American Institute of ChemistsFellow
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys (PADDDA)Founding Member/President
2010 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Conference of Standards Laboratories InternationalMember
2010 - Present
American Society for Testing and MaterialsMember
2010 - Present
Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Source Code CoalitionMember
2010 - Present
National Fire Protection AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Chromatography Forum of Delaware ValleyMember
2010 - Present
Society for Analytical Chemists of PittsburghLifetime Member
2010 - Present
American College of Forensic Examiners InternationalMember
2009 - Present
Pennsylvania Innocence ProjectFounding Member
2009 - Present
Central PA Local Section of the American Chemical SocietyMember
2009 - Present
American Chemical Society (ACS) Analytical Chemistry Division, Chemical Toxicology Division, Chemistry & the Law DivisionMember
2005 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2003 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
American Trial Lawyer AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2001 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rising Stars SectionCo-chair of Rising Stars (Young Lawyers) Division
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
DUI Defense Lawyers Association Justice FoundationTrustee
2013 - 2016
National College for DUI DefenseFaculty
2010 - 2014
National College of DUI DefenseState Delegate/ Super Delegate for District 3
2009 - 2010
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Refusal Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Seven Counts inc Four DUI Counts
Not Guilty on DUI charges
Six Counts Including DUI Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
All counts dismissed
DUI driving with lights off
Dismissed at the Preliminary hearing
Harassment: Client Not Guilty
Not Guilty
DUI Case from 1990- Charges Withdrawn
Nolle Prossed
Criminal Homicide and Criminal Conspiracy dropped by the DA
Prosecutor dropped charges
Property Theft, Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
High Rate of Alcohol DUI (BAC over .10) and Disregard for Traffic Lane Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Commonwealth v. Paul Kaylor
Not Guilty Bench Trial in 2009 (Dauphin County)
Charges for High Rate (BAC over .10) DUI and failure to stop at red light: Dismissed
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
BAC over .16 Driving the Wrong Way: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
High Rate DUI, Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Charges of Simple Assault, Harassment, and Criminal Mischief Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
DUI and Speeding Charges Dismissed
DUI and Speeding Charges Dismissed
High Rate DUI Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Four felony counts/aggravated assault:Withdrawn
Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Driving While License Was Suspended
Not Guilty
Highest Rate DUI (over .16), Incapable of safe driving, Speeding by 34mph over the limit: All Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Aggravated Assault Withdrawn
Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Felony Charges Related to Drug Dealing: Withdrawn
Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Accusation of Public Drunkenness found Not Guilty
Not Guilty at Summary Trial
DUI with BAC over .16 Second Offense Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Simple Assault Charges Dismissed and DUI Charges Changed
Assault Charges Dismissed and DUI Charges Changed
Charges for Highest Rate DUI (BAC .16+), possession of marijuana and careless driving dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Accusations of DUI at the Highest Rate of Alcohol (BAC over .16), 3 Counts of Accidental Damage of Property Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Charges of Burglary, Trespassing, and Conspire Burglary Withdrawn, Simple Assault and Concealing Evidence Charges Changed
3/5 Felony Charges Withdrawn, 2/5 Charges Changed
Charges for High Rate DUI withdrawn from District Court
Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Charges of Harassment, Theft and to Conspiracy to Commit Theft Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
DUI at the Highest Rate of Alcohol (BAC over .16) with Drugs and other Charges. Eleven counts fully dismissed.
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Harassment Charges Found Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Sexual Misconduct with Minors, Hung Jury, then Prosecution Withdraws its Case
Nolle Prossed
Highest Rate (BAC .16+) DUI and Careless Driving Withdrawn by District Court
Withdrawn at the Preliminary Hearing
High Rate of Alcohol (BAC Over .10) DUI Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Oppression and Denial of Rights by an Officer
Dismissed
Eight Counts Related to Drugs and Firearms including a Felony Drug Charge: Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Charges Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Unauthorized Access and Theft
Withdrawn by Prosecution
Failure to Obey an Authorized Person Directing Traffic found Not Guilty
Not Guilty at Court of Common Pleas
Charges for Highest Rate (BAC .16+), Public Drunkenness and Driving with a Suspended Registration Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Highest Rate DUI (BAC Over .16) and Disregard of Traffic Lane, Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Charges for Highest Rate DUI (BAC .16+) Dismissed by the Lower Court
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
DUI with a Suspended License, Accident, and Reckless Driving, Case Withdrawn
Case Withdrawn at the Preliminary Hearing
Charges of Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy found Not Guilty
Not Guilty at Lower Court
DUI High Rate (BAC over .10) dismissed
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
Charges for Highest Rate DUI (BAC .16+) and Failure to stop at a red light: Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Simple Assault Charges: Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Invasion of Privacy Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Two Felony Counts of Drug Possession, Driving with a Suspended License, Altering a Driver's License Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Falsifying a Police Report: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Fourth DUI: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Dismissal of DUI High Rate
Dismissed
Charges for Highest Rate DUI first offense dismissed
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Highest Rate DUI: Charges Withdrawn
Dismissed at preliminary hearing
DUI Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Commonwealth v. Jones
Superior Court affirmed suppression
Accusation of Manufacturing an Illegal Substance with an Intent to Distribute: Charges Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Two counts of Theft: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Retail Theft: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Disorderly Conduct: Charges Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Theft Charges: Found Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Four Counts including Felony Drug Charges and Trespassing, Found Not Guilty by Jury Trial
Not Guilty on all counts
Charges of Theft and Corruption of Minors are “Not Pursued” by the Prosecution
Nolle Prosequi
Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, Found Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Felony Charges of Robbery and Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Public Drunkenness Withdrawn
Withdrawn at Lower Court
Theft and Driving with a Suspended License Charges Dismissed
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Four Counts of Passing Bad Checks - Dismissed
All charges dismissed
Identity Theft, Withdrawn
Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Theft Charges Withdrawn at Preliminary Hearing
Charges Withdrawn
Theft by False Impression: Withdrawn
Charges Withdrawn
Commonwealth v WB
Jury trial-found Not Guilty
Two Counts of Simple Assault and Terroristic Threats, Withdrawn at Lower Court
Charges Withdrawn
Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Commonwealth v. Justin Chad Tobery
Aggravated Assault by Vehicle While DUI dismissed
DUI With Hospital Blood Test- Not Guilty
not guilty
Education
2001
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Franklin and Marshall College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
University of Limerick Law Department
1994
Georgetown Preparatory School
High School
Speaking Engagements
2018
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Course
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2018
American Chemical Society Course
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology
2018
American Chemical Society Course
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) (October)
2018
American Chemical Society Course
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) (June)
2018
American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis
2017
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein Course
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2017
American Chemical Society course
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) XIX
2017
American Chemical Society course
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology V
2017
American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Preconsumption Form Forensic Analysis VI
2017
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) XIX
2016
The American Chemical Society
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry: (a lecture laboratory course) XVIII
2016
The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology V
2016
The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis V
2016
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) XIV
2016
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2015
The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PADDA)
Lunch-n-Learn Seminar series on Enzymatic versus Forensic Testing.
2015
the Fredric Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation seminar
Confrontation: Bullcoming and Beyond
2015
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) XVII
2015
The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis VI
2015
The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology III
2015
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) XV
2015
The American Chemical Society
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis V
2015
The American Chemical Society
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology III
2015
Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2015
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Gas Chromatography
2015
6th Annual DUI Law Enforcement Seminar
6th Annual DUI Law Enforcement Seminar
2015
68th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
The Validity of Enzymatic Assay for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Determinations
2014
Understanding Gas Chromatography and Blood Testing
Blood Testing in the Forensic World
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Warminister, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Southampton, PA)(March)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Rochester, PA) (June)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (New Castle, PA) (June)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Bethlehem, PA) (September)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Allentown, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The US Law Shield seminar (Harrisburg, PA) (August)
As a Legal Gun Owner, What Are My Rights?
2014
The Quebec criminal defense attorneys and members of AQAAD
Scientific defenses to evi-dentiary breath test results
2014
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Understanding Gas Chromatography and Blood Testing: Blood Testing in the Forensic World
2014
The American Chemical Society 247th National Meeting
What is the one best thing that you like that ACS does, and why?
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (October)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XII
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (November)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XIII
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (June)
Driving Under the In-fluence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology II
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (February)
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry XI
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (December)
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis IV
2014
The American Chemical Society (Chicago, IL) (April)
Solid Drug Pre-consumption Form Forensic Analysis IV
2014
The 7th Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Defending the Citizen Accused of a DUI by the Government
2014
The 2014 Indiana University Center for Studies of Law in Action Borkenstein
The Effects of Drugs on Human Performance and Behavior
2014
Ohio Advanced DUI seminar
Advanced DUI
2014
NCDD/TCDLA seminar (New Orleans, LA)
Mastering Scientific Evidence
2014
Impaired Driving Specialist Course
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor
2014
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs: Analytical Chemistry and Pharmacology I
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
2014
67th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
The Constitutionality of the Cold Case CODIS Hit and an Offender not on Probation or Parole
2013
Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination
Enzymatic Assay: The non-forensic method of BAC determination
2013
66th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation
2012
Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Gas Chromatography
2012
North Carolina Advocates for Justice “New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials”
Bullcoming and Confrontation: Now What?
2012
NCDD Winter Session
Why there is no Science in Evidentiary Breath Testing
2012
Mastering Scientific Evidence
Gas Chromatography with Mass Spectrometry for DUID cases
2012
American Chemical Society 243rd National Meeting & Exposition
Burning the accused at the stake? Is arson/explosive investigations scientific or modern day witchcraft?
2012
65th American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting
State Crime Laboratories — Open or Closed to Criminal Defense Attorneys?
2012
5th Annual Forensic Science Seminar
Pharmacology for Lawyers
2011
Top Gun DWI Defense
From Zero to Hero: What You Need to Win a GC-FID Blood Case
2011
Third Annual Two-Day DUI Defense Practice Institute
A Review of Medical and Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases
2011
The Scientific Truth About Hospital Blood: Enzymatic- based assay
The Scientific Truth About Hospital Blood: Enzymatic- based assay
2011
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers annual DUI Seminar
How to Cross Examine an Expert (Even if you don't know what you're talking about)
2011
Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Basic and Advanced Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector for EtOH
2011
PACLE approved national webinar
The Scientific Truth About HS-GC-FID and the Pharmacology of ETOH, Marijuana and Benzodiazepines
2011
Ohio Superstars
Death to the Slidument: Using PowerPoint Effectively to Persuade
2011
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2011 Ohio Advanced DUI seminar
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Integration, and Metrology
2011
New and Creative Ideas for Winning DWI Trials
The Science of DWI: Three Never Fail principles of cross-examining any expert
2011
Methodist University in North Carolina seminar
So You Want to Be a Forensic Scientist… The Real Courtroom World and Words of Advice as to How to Make Sure You Have a Long and Happy Career
2011
Masters of Cross Examination Seminar
Cross-Examination of Gas Chromatography Blood Analysis
2011
Mastering Scientific Evidence
How blood is Tested in Gas Chromatography
2011
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector
2011
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
2011
DWI Defense Project-DWI Science: What You Must Know to Win!
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2011
American Chemical Society Spring 2011 National Meeting & Exposition
False Accusation the Issues of Residual Mouth Alcohol, and the Non-specificity and Non-selectivity of Roadside Portable Breath Testing devices that use ElectroChemical-based Detectors
2011
American Chemical Society 242nd National Meeting & Exposition
State of forensic science in America today: Is it scientific at all? Is there a path forward?
2011
7th Annual Advanced DUI Seminar
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2011
63rd American Academy of Forensic Science Annual meeting-Chicago, Illinois
Gastroesophageal Reflux in BrAC Measurements
2011
2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium
How Evidentiary Breath Testing As Practiced Today Is Not Scientific
2011
2nd Annual DUI Training Super Symposium
How to Cross Any expert (Even if You Don't Know What You Are Doing
2010
TheMcShaneFirm.com Lecture Series
Introductory and Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry and Metrology in DUI/DWI/DUID
2010
The Third Annual Reese Joye Memorial DUI Defense Seminar
Advanced Topics in DUI Defense
2010
The Defense is the Science and Science is the Truth, The Truth About Forensic Science: An Introduction to Method Validation
The Truth About Forensic Science
2010
The 3rd Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Just Because You are an Expert…Doesn’t Make You Interesting
2010
The 3rd Annual TheMcShaneFirm.com lecture series
Introduction to Breath Testing
2010
Stuart Kinard Memorial Advance DWI Seminar
Advanced Topics in DUI Defense
2010
Private In-house Training
How an Analytical Chemist Can be the Accused’s Best Friend Lessons 1-5
2010
Platt and Associates Seminar
An Overview of the NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course
2010
NHTSA's Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitoner
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
2010
Lorman Education Services
Pennsylvania DUI Case Law Update: A Massive Paradigm Shift-The Post Melendez-Diaz and Post-Chase World
2010
Forensic Applications of Chromatography (GC/HPLC) and Mass Spectrometry
Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector and Mass Spectrometry
2010
Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction
Behind the Secrets of Highway Drug Interdiction
2010
American Chemical Society Fall 2010 National Meeting
Enzymatic assaying: The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2010
Advanced DWI Seminar
If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It): Understanding, Discovering and Presenting Errors in Blood Testing
2009
PACLE Advanced Seminar
How to Aggressively, Scientifically and Ethically Defend a Controlled Substances Accusation
2009
NHTSA/IACP DRE Advanced Seminar
NHTSA's Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement -Hosted & Instructed
2009
DRE Training (2009)
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Advanced Course
2009
Connecticut State Public Defender’s Conference
Short Course on Blood Toxicology and Drug DUI cases - Can they be Defended?
2009
Advanced Forensic Blood and Urine Seminar
A case study presentation of the anatomy of a .34 BAC not guilty
2008
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Practitioner Course
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Practitioner
2008
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Instructor Course
Standardized Field Sobreity Testing Instructor Course
2008
Breath Alcohol Technician
Certified Breath Alcohol Training Course
2007
Technology in the Courtroom
Technology in the Courtroom
N/A
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) XVI
N/A
Pennsylvania State Police Academy
The Role of the Criminal Defense Lawyer
N/A
Penn State Dickinson School of Law Jury Advocacy
Jury Advocacy
N/A
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar-Pennsylvania Traffic Law
Traffic Law-DUI
N/A
Central Penn College Jury Advocacy
Jury Advocacy
Publications
2016
McShane, Justin J. and Giaramita, Michael, Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC (US Law Shield, Houston, TX 2016)
Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed and Educated Stanley Marie, LLC
2015
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 68th Annual Scientific Meeting (Orlando, FL-AAFS)
Abstract: The Validity of Enzymatic Assay for Blood Al-cohol Content (BAC) Determinations
2014
Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
“Guilty until Proven Innocent: Best Practices for Cal-ibration of Pipettes:” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scien-tific Evidence 2014 Edition
2014
The Defense Never Rests The Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Newsletter (February 2014 Edition) (6-16)
How does a GC-MS Machine Know that there’s a Drug in the Blood?
2014
The Voice for the Defense (October, 2014)(22-31)
Synthetic Drug Prosecution & Defense
2014
The Voice for the Defense (April, 2014)(18-25)
PBTs for Drugs: Oral Fluid Collection Devices
2014
NCDD Journal Volume 1 Issue 20 (Winter, 2014) (6-7)
JustIn Science: Why the Number Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
2014
The symposium of the 247the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
CHAL Abstract: Linear Dynamic Range Challenges in Forensics
2014
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 66th Annual Scientific Meeting (Seattle, WA-AAFS, 2014)
Abstract: The Constitutionality of the Cold Case CODIS Hit and an Offender not on Probation or Parole
2014
Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of En-zymatic Assay for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence 2014 Edition
2014
Aspatore a Thomson-West Publication
Basic Introduction to Gas Chromatography” (approved for publication in Inside the Minds: Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence 2014 Edition
2013
(The Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s publication) July/August 2013 edition p. 8-19.
The Always Get the Data! The Fukushima of Forensics: Annie Dookhan
2013
The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 65th Annual Scientific Meeting (Washington, DC-AAFS)
Abstract: Scientific Workshop #14: Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams: Scientific Evidence and the Right to Confrontation
2013
The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 65th Annual Scientific Meeting(Washington, DC-AAFS)
Abstract: EPA, GLP, and USP vs. Forensic Science: Where is the Commutability? Why Are There no Standardized Methods Across All of Forensic Science?
2012
Attack- ing and Defending Drunk Driving Tests (James Publishing, 2008)
An Epistemological Based Defense to the DRE-based DUI Prosecution
2012
A Thompson Reuters business (7-22)
"Chapter 1: The Science of Search and Seizure in DUI Defense” Inside the Minds: The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases
2012
Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Aspatore; A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter x: Current Scientific Thoughts on Defending DUI Death Cases
2012
Symposium of the 243rd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 26 Abstract: Burning the Accused at the Stake? Is arson/explosive investigation scientific or modern day witchcraft?
2012
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 5: How to write a Bulletproof expert report for use in criminal trials
2012
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 7: A Scientific Examination of the Validity of Evidentiary Breath Testing as Applied to DUI Prosecution in the United States Today
2012
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 4: Consciousness of Guilt or Reasonable Confusion: How Applied Epistemology Can Negate the Burden Shifting Game in a DUI Refusal Case
2012
Considering Justice Alito’s Williams Plurality and What, If Anything, It Means
The NACDL Champion Magazine (Aug,2012) (44-8)
2012
How to Obtain Scientific Data (Discovery) Through the Court: How Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Confront an Expert Witness
California Defender (Fall)
2012
A Thompson Reuters business
Chapter 6: The Inabailty to Quantify BrAC measures,” in Lawrence E. Wines, Esquire, ed., Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
2012
Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
Phlebotomy: Forensic & Medico-legal aspects
2012
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Fourth Edition
Chapter 3: Applied Epistemology or Subconsciously Bending the Truth: The Human Frailties of the Mind that Manifest in Bias of the Officer at the Roadside. The Drug Recognition Expert Program Serves as a Case Study for an Epistemology-Based Defense
2012
NCDD Journal Volume 1 Issue 16 (Summer, 2012) 2-3
Why I Don’t Stipulate to Forensic Test Results
2012
The Champion
Electro-Chemical Based Portable Breath Testing: A Potentially Dangerous Non-Specific and Non-Selective Measure at Roadside
2012
Texas Drunk Driving Law, 4th ed., (Newark, NJ: LexisNexis, 2008)
Gas Chromatograph-Flame Ionization Detector for Forensic Determination in ETOH-based per se DUI Prosecutions: Introduction and Explanations of the Limitations of the GC-FID Assay
2011
The NACDL Champion Magazine (Oct. 2011)
A Post-Bullcoming World: Does Justice Sotomayor’s Concurrence Undermine The Majority Opinion?
2011
The journal of the American Chemical Society
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of Enzymatic Assaying for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers: Enzymatic assaying-The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2011
The Journal of the American Chemical Society
Chiral Molecules: The Dirty but Open Secret in the Crime Laboratory
2011
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Third Edition (Asporte: A Thompson Reuters business)
The Top Ten Points in Establishing a Viable and Scientifically Based GER/GERD Defense to Evidentiary Breath Testing Cases
2011
California Drunk Driving Law (Costa Mesa, CA: James Publishing)
Glossary of Important Analytical Chemistry Terms
2011
North Carolina Association for Justice, Ohio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, The California Public Defenders Association, and the Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Iconoclastic Thinking: Smashing the Paradigm of Effective Cross-Examination of Opposing Party Expert Witnesses. How Being Nice, Acting Like A Curious 5-Year Old, and Using the Social Convention of the Dating Ritual to Win
2011
Intoxication Test Evidence: Second Edition (Eagan, MN: West: A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter 57: ISO 17025
2011
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Inability to Quantify: Values that are Outside the Demonstrated Linear Dynamic Range of Detection Lead to the Impossibility to Prove Guilt beyond a Reasonable Doubt
2011
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Inability to Quantify: Values that are Outside the Demonstrated Linear Dynamic Range of Detection Lead to the Impossibility to Prove Guilt beyond a Reasonable Doubt
2011
The Voice (TCDLA))
Consciousness of Guilt or Reasonable Confusion: How Applied Epistemology Can Negate the Burden Shifting Game in a DUI Refusal Case
2011
Innovative DUI Trial Tools
Comprehensive Blood Discovery and the Reasons For It.
2011
CO-AAFS
Limitations of the Assay: Gastroesophageal Reflux and BrAC Measurements
2011
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Third Edition (Asporte: A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter 6: Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector: What It Is and How to Cross-Examine an Expert on
2011
American Chemical Society Symposium Series Books
False Convictions and Bad Pharmacology: The Danger of the Drug Recognition
2011
California Public Defenders Quarterly Newsletter
How to Obtain Scientific Data (Discovery) through the Court: In a World with Confrontation How Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Confront an Expert Witness in the World of Analytical Chemistry?
2011
Included in materials distributed at the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar’s “Rocky Mountain High: DUI/DUID Defense School at 10,000 feet"
Glossary of Important Analytical Chemistry Terms
2011
The Proceedings of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences: 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting (Colorado Springs, CO-AAFS, 2011).
Abstract E 23: Limitations of the Assay: Gastroesophageal Reflux and BrAC Measurements
2011
symposium of the 242nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 13 Abstract: State of forensic science in America today: Is it scientific at all? Is there a path forward?
2011
Symposium of the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
Call for meaningful validation of the Drug Recognition “Expert” protocol in driving under the influence of drugs prosecution
2010
Symposium of the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
The Lack of Legal and Forensic Suitability of Enzymatic Assaying for Blood Alcohol Concentrations in Prosecutions of Alleged Drunk Drivers: Enzymatic assaying-The Indirect Measurement that is Non-specific to Ethanol that is Being Misapplied from the Clinical World into the Forensic Arena
2010
The Champion magazine
In the Defense of the Police at Roadside: The Officer Isn’t Always Lying: The Drug Recognition Expert Program as an Case Study for an Epistemological Based Defense
2010
Textbook published through CDSD Publishing
Am I Going to Lose My License?
2010
Intoxication Test Evidence: Second Edition
Chapter 6: The Changing Face of DUI Practice: A Time to Think Ahead
2010
Textbook published by CDSD Publishing
Driving After Imbibing Manual-The Authoritative Guide to Defending Motorists Accused of Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving In Pennsylvania
2010
Textbook published by CDSD Publishing
Preliminary Hearing: A Primer for the Inexperienced
2010
Textbook published through CDSD Publishing
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and the ‘New’ Driving After Imbibing Law: A Practioner’s Guide to Successfully Defending Against the Commonwealth and PENNDOT License Suspension
2006
Textbook published through Lorman Education
Traffic Law Practices in Pennsylvania
N/A
The symposium of the 244th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society
CHAL 26 Abstract: Traditional landscape of measurement science in the courtroom: Qualitative measurement uncertainty, the myth of infinite precision and total accuracy
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