Justin James McShane

Justin James McShane's Legal Cases (76)

Harrisburg, PA

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

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DUI and DWI

Charges for Highest Rate DUI (BAC .16+) Dismissed by the Lower Court

May 03, 2007

OUTCOME: Dismissed at preliminary hearing

Ms. M was stopped by the police and her roadside breath test revealed a BAC Level over .16. Her possible penalties if convicted included a one year license suspension, up to 60 days in prison, and up ... to $5,000 in fines. After hearing Attorney McShane's arguments on behalf of Ms. M, the Honorable Judge Day dismissed all of these charges. Concurrently, Ms. M was facing a second docket with the same charges in which Attorney McShane also succeeded in getting dismissed.

DUI and DWI

DUI with a Suspended License, Accident, and Reckless Driving, Case Withdrawn

Feb 15, 2007

OUTCOME: Case Withdrawn at the Preliminary Hearing

Mr. S was arrested and charged with DUI along with reckless driving and hitting an unmanned vehicle, all while his license was suspended. Attorney McShane's highly knowledgeable arguments challenged th ... e evidence brought forth by the prosecution and resulted in the Commonwealth abandoning the case entirely.

Criminal defense

Charges of Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy found Not Guilty

Jan 25, 2007

OUTCOME: Not Guilty at Lower Court

Mr. S was accused of robbery and conspiring to commit a robbery. Both of these were felony charges and carried stiff prison sentences. Attorney McShane represented Mr. S against these charges. Afte ... r hearing Attorney McShane's arguments, the jury ruled that Mr. S was “Not Guilty” on both counts.

DUI and DWI

DUI High Rate (BAC over .10) dismissed

Sep 19, 2006

OUTCOME: Dismissed at preliminary hearing

Mr. F. was charged with driving with a BAC level over .10. These charges carry up to $5,000 in fines and up to six months in prison. Attorney McShane's arguments at the preliminary hearing damaged the ... prosecution's case so much that the serious charges of DUI of a high rate were dismissed by the District Judge.

DUI and DWI

Charges for Highest Rate DUI (BAC .16+) and Failure to stop at a red light: Dismissed

Jul 18, 2006

OUTCOME: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Mr. E was accused of having the highest rate of alcohol and then running a red light. If convicted, Mr. E was looking at a year-long license suspension and mandatory jail time. Attorney McShane was ab ... le to counter the prosecution's arguments, resulting in the Judge dismissing the case.

Criminal defense

Simple Assault Charges: Dismissed

Jun 14, 2006

OUTCOME: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Mr. S was accused of simple assault. Attorney McShane proved to the court that the prosecution did not have enough evidence to substantiate these charges. Therefore, the Judge dismissed the case agai ... nst Mr. S.

Criminal defense

Invasion of Privacy Charges Dismissed

Jun 12, 2006

OUTCOME: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

Mr. G was accused of invasion of privacy by the Commonwealth. Attorney McShane argued the case before the District Court and was able to get the case dismissed.

Criminal defense

Two Felony Counts of Drug Possession, Driving with a Suspended License, Altering a Driver's License Charges Dismissed

May 04, 2006

OUTCOME: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

The Commonwealth accused Mr. H of two counts of possession of an illegal substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, ignoring duties at a stop sign, driving with a suspended license, and altering a dr ... iver's license. If convicted on the felony drug dealing counts alone, Mr H would have been looking at a lengthy prison sentence and other severe sanctions. Attorney McShane represented Mr. H in front of the District Court in Dauphin County and successfully had all six counts dismissed.

Criminal defense

Falsifying a Police Report: Charges Withdrawn

May 02, 2006

OUTCOME: Charges Withdrawn

Ms. D. was charged with falsifying a police report with the intent of incriminating someone else. Attorney Justin McShane successfully argued at the preliminary hearing resulting in the charges being ... withdrawn.

DUI and DWI

Fourth DUI: Charges Withdrawn

Apr 17, 2006

OUTCOME: Charges Withdrawn

After being convicted on DUI charges three times previously (with other counsel than the McShane Firm), Mr. H was once again arrested and charged with a BAC over .10. These charges carry up to five ... years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Attorney Justin McShane's arguments at the preliminary hearing forced the prosecution to withdraw its case entirely.

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