We are a little behind on our blogs. We hope this week to do some major catching up on current events. When we first started this blog, there was not a lot of discussion on the known problems of forensic science. Now, there is much discussion. And there is very little action. I suppose […]
#FreeHugney Update and Response to the DA’s Points
#FreeHugney Update and Response to the DA’s Points We applaud the First Assistant District Attorney for picking up this case personally. Until the reporters called for comment, he had not been aware of the litigation. In a very short period of time, he was seemingly able to understand some of the basics of the […]
#FreeHugney update
#FreeHugney update As many regular readers of this blog will recall, The McShane Firm has been involved with litigating a case involving a man who so far has served over 35 years and 3 months as a result of a fire that was ruled an arson-murder. Modern fire science has determined that all of the […]
Is a Judge Frustrating Justice? A second update to the Burning Bed case: Has an Innocent Man Been Locked up for 35 Years for an Arson that Never Happened?
As a frequent reader will recall, we have blogged on an appointed Post Conviction Relief Act case involving James Hugney, Sr. The science clearly shows that he is innocent. You can read all of the details about the case here: The Burning Bed- Has an Innocent Man Been Locked up for 35 Years for an […]
En Banc Superior Court Overturns Conviction of 5-10 years
Imagine it’s Easter Sunday, you grab the kids, get in the car, and head over to grandma’s house. You are a responsible gun owner who has a valid and lawful concealed carry license. You believe in America and in lawfully exercising your civil liberties and rights. You carry your gun every day. There are a […]
An Update: The Burning Bed- Has an Innocent Man Been Locked up for 35 Years for an Arson that Never Happened?
An Update: The Burning Bed- Has an Innocent Man Been Locked up for 35 Years for an Arson that Never Happened? As regular readers will recall, we wrote about a case that we are pursuing an Innocence Claim. The details can be read here: The Burning Bed- Has an Innocent Man Been Locked up for […]
The New Neo-Prohibitionist Hysteria: Palcohol
The New Neo-Prohibitionist Hysteria: Palcohol If you are involved in the science of ethanol or DUI or enforcement of either, it is hard to escape the sensational stories on a “new” product called Palcohol. You know it has reached new levels of hysteria when it reaches The Today Show chatter box show. Let’s look at […]
Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2014 advances
Forensic Science reform is a hot topic. With the NIST OSAC efforts and many AAFS talks over the subject, it seems everyone has a solution. Last Congress, Senator John “Jay” Rockefeller IV, the Senior Senator from West Virginia a Democrat introduced his vision. It has been amended over the year as all bills are. […]
Attention Lawyers, Judges, and Forensic Scientists: NIST OSAC sign ups are here!
“This is a broad call across the entire forensic science community. The forensic science community includes practitioners, research scientists, measurement scientists, accreditation and certification specialists, statisticians, human factors specialists, prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges.” -Mark Stolorow, Director of NIST OSAC (April 14, 2014 phone conversation with Justin McShane) In the past I […]
Don’t miss out on the NIST OSAC Boat
If you have followed this blog for a while, you know that forensic science as practiced today is not unlike the Wild Wild West. Here is a post on my thoughts and impressions on the NIST OSAC structure. Why you should be impressed with the NIST OSAC structure: The taming of the Wild Wild West […]
Closer to an 0.05 DUI standard–National Safety Council-Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division Report 2014
Closer to an 0.05 DUI standard–National Safety Council-Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division Report 2014 Here is an update here from the National Safety Council-Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division. As frequent readers of this blog know, the former National Safety Council (NSC) Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs (COAD) was upgraded by the National Safety Council […]
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