Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Blog

• Posted By Frank Walker Law 7-Aug-2019

  Attorney Walker Donates 100 Backpacks to Bloomfield - Garfield Corporation

  For Immediate Release - August 7, 2019 - Bloomfield-Garfield, Pennsylvania - Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law donates HUGE to local Back to School Event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Community. Attorney Frank Walker continues to give back to ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 16-Dec-2018

  Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney takes a HUGE Stand Against Violence

  (Pictured Above - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Members Frank C. Walker II 3-99- Xi Alpha & Ron B. Coursey 1-02-Omicron Psi) For Immediate Release - December 16, 2018 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, again ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 31-Aug-2018

  Free Ride for Labor Day, College Football and Back to School Weekend!

  Sadly, another summer is coming to an end! One last hurrah this Labor Day Weekend will be the source of many stories for years to come.Whether at a cookout, club, bar, College Football Game or just hanging out, we want to make sure those stories ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 6-Jul-2018

  Frank Walker Law Sponsors AAU Perseverance Team

  For Immediate Release - July 7, 2018 - Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law again demonstrates the importance of giving back to the communities in which he serves by sponsoring the local AAU basketball team - AAU Perseverance. According to ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 21-Mar-2018

  Local Attorney Supports College Tour for High School Students

  For Immediate Release (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) March 21, 2018 - Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, continues his service to the Pittsburgh Community by agreeing to serve as a sponsor for the 2018 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity - Iota Phi ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 8-Mar-2018

  Wakanda in Pittsburgh! Local Attorney Sponsors Wakanda Themed Mardi Gras to Assist Family Fire Victims

  For Immediate Release - March 8, 2018 - (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Pittsburgh Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, continues his passion of giving back to local charities and organizations by agreeing to become a sponsor for the Mardi Gras ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 29-Aug-2017

  Frank Walker Law Labor Day FREE RIDE PROGRAM

  According to Attorney Walker, his Criminal Defense Firm sees an increase of calls through the Labor Day Weekend seeking representation after being arrested for DUI, Public Intoxication, Underage DUI, Public Urination, Fake ID, Disorderly Conduct and ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 1-Jul-2017

  Happy Independence Day!

  Ahh, the Fourth of July. Time to celebrate our Freedom, relax and spend time with family and friends. Take the Time to reflect as we officially kick off the summer months, family vacations and long weekends. This year, the 4th of July falls on a ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Apr-2017

  Law Firm Supports 50 Finest Honoree and Fellow Lawyer With Largest Single Donation To Date

  For Immediate Release —April 24, 2017 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Pictured above – Attorney Frank Walker and Attorney Tara M. Sease) Attorney Tara M. Sease of Zagari & Associates has been nominated and selected as one of ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 23-Apr-2017

  Pittsburgh Lawyer for the Arts: Frank Walker Law Sponsors Stage Right Production of "Into the Woods"

  Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is pleased to announce his sponsorship of the 2017 pre-teen homeschoolers performance of "Into the Woods Jr.", a Stephen Sondheim classic, which will be held at the historic Lamp Theater at 222 Main ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 20-Apr-2017

  Attorney Frank Walker Sponsors Local Youthpreneur Event #Pittsburgh #GivingBack

  For Immediate Release - (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - April 20, 2017) Pittsburgh Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, continues to support local causes in the Pittsburgh Community by agreeing to sponsor the Youthpreneur Weekend event entitled ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 20-Mar-2017

  Local Criminal Defense Attorney Found Guilty

  Local Criminal Defense Attorney Found Guilty. . . . . . of Giving Back to His Community! For Immediate Release - March 20, 2017 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Morgantown, West Virginia - (Pictured above - Omega Psi Phi Brothers Michael Harrell 01' ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 16-Jun-2016

  Fight Back Against Charges for Resisting Arrest!

  In any encounter with the police, it is only natural to want to ask questions and find out more about the situation. No one wants to be pushed around physically or restrained with no idea about whats going on. However, the police are trained to take ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 9-Jun-2016

  Challenging Confidential Informants: The Commonwealth's Dirty Little Secret

  Confidential informants (CIs) are a common weapon used by the police to provide intelligence and aid them in Drug investigations in ways that undercover police officers just can’t do in the same way. Confidential Informants are used in ways ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 2-Jun-2016

  Fake Highs, Real Consequences: Illegality of Synthetic Marijuana and Designer Drugs

  Scientific developments over the past century have been incredibly astounding and transformative of the human experience. There have been great leaps and bounds in technology regarding pharmaceuticals and other medical treatments. However, this same ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 26-May-2016

  Potential Jail Time for Driving on Suspended and Related Offenses

  The privilege to drive is essential to the daily lives of most people. If you have been convicted of too many traffic offenses or other offenses that have resulted in a license suspension, you may find yourself in a seemingly inescapable cycle of ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 19-May-2016

  It's More Than Just a Duty, It's Your Right! The Role of the Jury In a Criminal Case

  One of the best and most important rights guaranteed by our great country is the right to a trial by jury enshrined in the Constitution. Despite this right being hundreds of years old, many people are confused as to what their role as jurors are and ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 12-May-2016

  Keep Your Friends Close and Your Friends List Closer: The Use of Social Media in Criminal Prosecutions

  We live in a digital age which has changed every aspect of our daily lives. It has also changed the way that the Government does its investigations into criminal activity. An exceedingly common investigatory method used by the police and prosecutors ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 5-May-2016

  Stay Out of the System: The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program

  The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program (ARD) is a diversionary program for first time offenders. Instead of becoming a part of the criminal justice system, offenders admitted into ARD are diverted into the ARD program. Title 75 Section ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 28-Apr-2016

  There's No Place Like Home: House Arrest in Lieu of Incarceration

  House arrest with electronic monitoring is useful in the judicial system as both a sentencing alternative to incarceration as well as a potential pretrial bail condition for offenders that may not otherwise qualify to be released on bail. House ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 21-Apr-2016

  Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements: Where a Small Misstep Can Have Major Consequences

  If you have been convicted of a crime which requires placement on Pennsylvania’s Sex Offender Registry, your troubles may be just beginning. The Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act ( SORNA ) has very strict guidelines and duties that ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 20-Apr-2016

  Stay Connected with Frank Walker Law

  Attorney Frank Walker is dedicated to providing personal attention to each of his clients. That is why Frank Walker Law offers a variety of ways for past and prospective clients to keep in touch and stay up-to-date with the firm! Connect with us ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 14-Apr-2016

  Hearsay: Can out of court Statements hurt you at trial?

  To be convicted of a criminal offense, the evidence against you must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. As any effective attorney knows, that doesn’t mean every piece of evidence the Commonwealth may have against you is admissible at ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 7-Apr-2016

  Double Trouble: Issues in Cases with Co-defendants

  In some criminal cases, more than one defendant is charged with the same criminal conduct. You may have been out with a friend and things got hairy, and at the end of the night you find yourselves both in cuffs. This is where the term “ guilty ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 31-Mar-2016

  Beyond 18: The effects of Juvenile Adjudications into Adulthood

  Juveniles who commit offenses that would be against the criminal code go through an adjudication process where they may be adjudicated delinquent. Many criminal defendants make the mistake of believing that anything they were adjudicated delinquent ...

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