Blog Posts in 2014

• Posted By Frank Walker Law 31-Dec-2014

  Timing is Everything: The New Pennsylvania DUI Law on Subsequent Offenses

  Effective December 26, 2014 the new version of 75 Pa.C.S.A 3806(b) has been amended to state that calculation of prior offenses shall include any conviction, " whether or not judgment of sentence has been imposed for the violation." Before ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 30-Dec-2014

  Don't Let a DUI Arrest be a Roadblock to a Successful New Year

  As New Year's Eve approaches, many an unfortunate driver may encounter law enforcement as the result of a sobriety checkpoint. Despite not exhibiting any signs of intoxication, or reckless and careless driving, the DUI roadblock can catch drivers ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 26-Dec-2014

  Forgot Your DUI - Drug and Alcohol Assessment? You May End Up In Hot Water

  In its recent decision in Commonwealth v. Taylor, No. 65 MAP 2013 (Nov. 20, 2014) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the sentencing court has no discretion or authority to impose a DUI sentence before the completion of a drug and alcohol ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Dec-2014

  Happy Holidays from Frank Walker Law!

  This Holiday Season, we are thankful for our family and friends, both old and new. As we reflect on 2014 and move into 2015, we want to take this time to say, "Thank You!" for your trust in our firm over the years and we look forward to ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 23-Dec-2014

  Tis the Season for Retail Theft Charges?

  According to the Global Retail Barometer, a survey of retailers worldwide, an estimated 5 billion dollars worth of merchandise was shoplifted from U.S. stores in 2010 in the four weeks leading up to Christmas alone. The reasons behind the spike ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 4-Dec-2014

  Paying that Fine will Cost you: The Truth about Non-Traffic Citations

  If you have received a non-traffic citation for underage drinking, fake id, public drunkenness, public urination or any other non-traffic summary offense in Pennsylvania, you are facing fines, court costs and even the possibility of jail time. ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 26-Nov-2014

  Happy Thanksgiving from Frank Walker Law

  This Thanksgiving Holiday, we at Frank Walker Law are thankful for our family and friends both here and abroad. We hope that you spend this holiday weekend with loved ones and reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. While traveling with family ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 8-Nov-2014

  New Sites Launched for Criminal Defense and Personal Injury

  Criminal Defense and Injury Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is pleased to announce the release of the following websites that focus on specific areas and locations of practice. Feel free to review all sites, post, save and share with your ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 1-Sep-2014

  Comm. v. F.L. - Reckless Driving & Racing - Charge Dismissed

  Client was a rising high school senior with a spotless record. Client was also a local football star with several college scholarship offers to play football in college. After leaving a preseason workout, client was driving a friend home in the ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 28-Aug-2014

  Comm. v. J.W. - Simple Assault - Charges Dismissed

  Client was a travelling Nurse with no Criminal History. She and her girlfriend shared an apartment and car in the Pittsburgh Area. After a night on the town in Pittsburgh, the Client and her girlfriend got into an argument back at their apartment. ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 20-Aug-2014

  Appellate Court Deems Pennsylvania Mandatory Sentence Statute 9712.1 Unconstitutional

  In recent years, Defendants convicted of crimes in Pennsylvania were subject to possible sentencing enhancements under 42 Pa.C.S.A. Section 9712.1. Essentially, if a person was convicted by a jury for possession with the intent to deliver narcotics, ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 15-Aug-2014

  Comm. v. S.D. - Pittsburgh Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Public Drunkenness - ARD

  Defendant was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault, disorderly conduct, Resisting Arrest, Public Drunkenness and Purchasing Alcohol by a minor stemming from an incident where he allegedly possessed alcohol on school property at his ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 14-Aug-2014

  Frank Walker Law Sponsors Eargasm: Open Mic Series for Spoken Word and Poetry

  Pittsburgh Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with " The Connecting King ", Mr. Vernard Alexander, for the Eargasm Spoken Word and Poetry Events. The Monthly Eargasm events feature local ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 5-Aug-2014

  PAePay Bail Now Accepts Credit Cards for Bail Payments

  When a family member or close friend is arrested for a serious crime in Allegheny County, there is a chance that your friend or family member may be placed in jail waiting for someone outside of the jail to post bail. Granted, not all crimes require ...

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• Posted By Frank Walker Law 28-Jul-2014

  First Baseball Season is a Success for Frank Walker Law

  Attorney Frank Walker is well known for his hard work and success in the Courtroom. Whether dealing with Criminal Defense Matters or Personal Injury Matters resulting from Serious Accidents, Attorney Frank Walker is one of the most sought after ...

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