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Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Mar-2023

Why Allegheny County needs a new District Attorney

Why Allegheny County needs a new District Attorney Soon, voters will decide whether to re-elect District Attorney Steve Zappala to a seventh term as Allegheny County’s chief local prosecutor. Several incidents in Zappala’s current term ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 6-Feb-2023

The Dangers of Multiple DUI Convictions

Driving under the influence, sometimes known as DUI, is a serious crime that can have severe repercussions, particularly for people who have a history of several DUI convictions on their record. A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 2-Feb-2023

The importance of having an Attorney when Charged with Sex Offense Crimes

It is crucial to have an accomplished lawyer on your side if you have been charged with a sexual offense. A sex offense conviction can have serious repercussions, such as jail time, fines, and a lifetime registration requirement as a sex offender. ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 30-Jan-2023

Why do we Need Bail Reform in our Cirminal Justice System?

Bail reform is needed because the current system often disproportionately impacts low-income individuals and can lead to unfair treatment. Here are a few reasons why bail reform is necessary: The current bail system can lead to the detention of ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 25-Jan-2023

Should you represent yourself in a Criminal Case?

It is generally not advisable to represent yourself in a criminal case, especially if you are not familiar with the law and legal procedures. There are several reasons why you should consider hiring an attorney to represent you in a criminal case: An ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 22-Jan-2023

Why do we need Criminal Justice Reform?

There are many reasons why criminal justice reform is needed. Some of the main reasons include: Overcrowding in prisons: Many prisons are overcrowded, which can lead to inhumane conditions and a lack of access to necessary resources and services. ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 19-Jul-2020

Attorney Donates Touch Free Thermometers to Allegheny County Courthouse

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania - July 20, 2020 - For Immediate Release - Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law recently donated Touch Free Thermometers for each entry point of the Allegheny County Courthouse in an effort to ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 10-Jan-2020

We Wrote a Book for What to Do When Charged with a Crime in Western Pennsylvania.

We are happy to announce our recent ebook on "What to Do when Arrested for a Crime in Western Pennsylvania" The book is a labor of love that spanned a few years and numerous client experiences. We speak about a variety of criminal defense ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 4-Dec-2019

Pittsburgh Attorney Donates to Greensburg Stage Right Arts Program

For Immediate Release - December 5, 2019 - Greensburg, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Criminal Defense and Injury Attorney, Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, serves as main sponsor for the 2019 Winter production of Frozen Jr: The Musical brought to you by ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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' ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Mar-2016

Loaded Sentences: Enhanced Penalties for Cases Involving Firearms

Firearms are such an important part of American culture and life that the right to keep and bear arms was enshrined in our Constitution immediately after freedom of speech. However, firearms also have a high potential to cause harm to other people ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 17-Mar-2016

Don't Press Your Luck! Casino Crimes in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is a prime destination for gamblers since we boast one of the best casino destinations in Pennsylvania at Rivers Casino. The casino environment is designed to seem like another world altogether. Bright lights, sounds and noise, people ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 3-Mar-2016

Getting to Know You: Effective Preparation for the Presentence Investigation Interview

If you are about to be sentenced on a criminal offense, and already know about standard range sentencing, you may be wondering how does the sentencing judge arrive at the sentence he did? What does he know about my case and my life to justify issuing ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 22-Nov-2015

Pittsburgh Magazine taps Attorney Frank Walker as the Face of Criminal Defense and DUI Law

Pittsburgh Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer, Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law, was featured in the December 2015 Edition of Pittsburgh Magazine as the " Face of Criminal Defense and DUI Law ". Attorney Frank Walker is a 1998 Graduate of West ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 25-May-2015

You have the right to remain silent. Or do you? Witness Immunity in Criminal Cases

Every American has the right under the 5 th Amendment to the United States Constitution to avoid being compelled to provide testimony against their will that would incriminate them. However, in many criminal prosecutions, the only witnesses to the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 18-May-2015

It Was an Accident! The Role of Intent as an Element

One of the most misunderstood elements in criminal prosecutions is the element of intent. The justice system has an intent elements for most crimes, requiring that the conduct criminalized was in some way the conscious fault of the defendant, done on ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 11-May-2015

Challenges Unique to the Defendant with Mental Health Issues

Those suffering from mental health issues at some of the most difficult and trying times of their life may find themselves in a situation where they may violate the law and encounter police. Not only is the prospect of incarceration a stressor that ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 4-May-2015

The Suppression Hearing: The Most Powerful Tool in Your Arsenal for Eliminating Illegally Obtained Evidence.

You have rights. Both the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have provisions protecting their citizens from unlawful search and seizure. Most people are aware they have rights, but don't know what ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 15-Apr-2015

"That's not mine!" The Case Against Constructive Possession

A conviction for possession of illegal drugs has serious consequences that can end in the loss of your job, disruption in your family life, the accumulation of steep court costs and fines, and a potential jail sentence. Many people have the mistaken ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 9-Apr-2015

PFA's: A Civil Action That May Lead to Serious Criminal Consequences

People accused of domestic violence can face criminal charges ranging from summary charges of Harassment; to misdemeanor charges such as Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, & Terroristic Threats; up to felony charges such as Aggravated Assault. ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 23-Feb-2015

Sex Offenses and Sorna Registry

Sexual Offenses are a category of some of the most serious crimes in the Commonwealth. The mere accusation of a sex offense can carry life altering consequences. You can lose your job, be ostracized by friends and family, and have a permanent black ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 16-Feb-2015

Police Encounters

Interactions with police can be stressful for anyone. Many people are uncertain about what their obligations are when they are stopped by a police officer. They don't know what they have to say, what they have to do, or when they are free to ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 26-Jan-2015

Commonwealth v. M.S. - Not Guilty on Shoplifting Charges

Client was charged with retail theft as a misdemeanor while at a national chain store in the city of Pittsburgh. As the store had just opened, the security guards were especially aggressive with the prosecution of the shoplifters and refused to ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 22-Jan-2015

Commonwealth v. R.R.

Client was visiting Pittsburgh for his bachelor party and taken to the local casino. Not being from the area, client was unfamiliar with his surroundings. Client had too much to drink and begin to wander around the casino looking for the restroom. ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 19-Jan-2015

Attorney Frank Walker inducted into the National College for DUI Defense

Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law was recently inducted as a general member to the National College for DUI Defense for his work on DUI cases in the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Area. The Mission of the DUI College is to ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 12-Jan-2015

Frank Walker II, Premier DUI Attorney, New Member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

The Law Firm of Frank Walker Law is pleased to announce that lead Attorney Frank Walker has been selected as the newest member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys : A prestigious organization for the nation's best and exemplary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 27-Jul-2014

56 cited for #UnderageDrinking at #JasonAldean #BurnitDown Tour in #Pittsburgh

Thousands of Country Music Fans flocked to PNC Park from the tri state area to attend the Jason Aldean Burn it Down Tour on July 26, 2014. Early reports confirm that the trash left behind by tailgating concert goers was dramatically decreased when ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 23-Jul-2014

Clarion Student Matthew Paxton Cleared of All Criminal Charges

Pittsburgh Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is pleased to announce a recent client victory obtained for a college student at Clarion University. Matthew Paxton, 20, was charged with felony charges of Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Criminal ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 18-Jul-2014

United States Sentencing Commission Reduces Drug Sentences

Today, the United States Sentencing commission voted to approve a 2 level reduction for most non violent federal drug offenders. The 2 level reduction will permanently change the Federal Sentencing Guidelines that became advisory to District Judges ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 14-Jul-2014

Comm v. M.P. - Pittsburgh Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor - Charges Withdrawn

Defendant was 21 years old and legally permitted to buy and consume alcohol. The Defendant asked for a ride to the store from two of his friends to purchase alcohol. The two friends were both under the age of 21. The Defendant caught a ride to the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 11-Jul-2014

Comm. v. T.B. - Pittsburgh Public Intoxication and Public Urination Charges Dismissed

Defendant was not from Pittsburgh and simply here as a College student to obtain his law degree. Defendant could ill afford to have any citations on his record to have any chance at sitting for the bar exam following law school. Defendant was ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 10-Jul-2014

Comm. v. A.R. - Pittsburgh False ID Citation - Case Dismissed and Record Expunged

Defendant was visiting Pittsburgh with his Father and friends for a local golf tournament. After the clinic, the Defendant and his friends visited the local Rivers Casino. When the Defendant and friends attempted to enter the casino, the young men ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 9-Jul-2014

Comm. v. M.P. - Pittsburgh Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Identity Theft, Access Device Fraud Charges - Withdrawn

Defendant was a college student in Pittsburgh and was involved in a relationship with a young lady. The relationship matured to the point where the Defendant was permitted to use this girlfriend's bank card for store purchases. In fact, the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 8-Jul-2014

Comm. v. Juvenile Client - Upper St. Clair Hazing/Summary Harassment Charges - Not Guilty

Defendant was a juvenile and an underclassmen at Upper St. Clair High School in Upper St. Clair Neighborhood of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The Defendant was accused of hazing freshman on the school hockey team. The Defendant was suspended from school ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 7-Jul-2014

Comm. v. K.V. - Pittsburgh Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest - ARD Program

Defendant was in Pittsburgh as a Pittsburgh College Student and originally from Philadelphia. One evening the Defendant was intoxicated and smoking marijuana. The Defendant was unknowingly passed a marijuana blunt that had been "laced" with ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 4-Jul-2014

Comm. v. J.O. - Pittsburgh Harassment, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, and Trespass - Case Dismissed

Defendant and his newlywed wife were visiting Pittsburgh to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and to cheer their Buffalo Bills in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Defendant and his wife had a bit too much to drink and were arrested ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 3-Jul-2014

Comm. v. E.M. - Not guilty of Pittsburgh Underage Drinking Charge

Defendant was a high school student in the Pittsburgh area. While attending a local house party, a fellow classmate had managed to purchase alcohol for other classmates, most of whom were under the legal age to possess or consume alcohol. As the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 2-Jul-2014

Comm. v. K.L. - Pittsburgh Disorderly Conduct, Public Drunkenness, Harassment and Trespass - Case Dismissed

Defendant was visiting Pittsburgh with her husband for a football game. During the game, the Defendant had a little too much to drink and was unable to locate her hotel room following the football game. While searching for her room and husband, the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 1-Jul-2014

Comm. v. S.S. - Greene County Robbery, Conspiracy charges - Case Dismissed

Defendant was alleged to have been involved in a convenience store robbery in the Greene County, Pa area. The allegation was that the Defendant committed the robbery with another individual and fled the scene following the robbery. The state police ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 30-Jun-2014

Comm. v. V.S. - Not Guilty on Pittsburgh Underage Drinking Charges

Defendant was charged with underage drinking after being present at a high school house party. The cops were alerted to the house after a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the cops questioned all the participants in the house including the Defendant and ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 27-Jun-2014

Comm. v. B.T. - Not Guilty of First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter

An army veteran was facing charges of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Voluntary Homicide, Involuntary Homicide and possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The Defendant was a decorated Army Veteran, Husband and Father of ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Jun-2014

Pittsburgh Retail Theft Charge - Case Dismissed

A client contacted our office from Atlanta, Georgia. The client had moved to Atlanta Georgia in early 2013 from her hometown in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. In late 2012, the client was stopped while leaving a store in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania and ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 23-Jun-2014

How to go to jail for a Non-Traffic Offense

Yes, you read the title correctly: How to go to jail for a Non-Traffic Offense. Seems odd that a Criminal Defense Attorney will tell you how to go to jail, right? Let me explain. In Pennsylvania, there are three levels of criminal offenses: Felony ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 22-Jun-2014

More Arrests follow the Luke Bryan Concert in #Pittsburgh

In 2013, Pittsburgh Police arrested 73 people following the Kenney Chesney Concert at Heinz Field. The arrests in 2013 ranged from underage drinking, public intoxication, DUI, Disorderly Conduct, Public Urination, simple assault and many more ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 19-Jun-2014

Miranda Warnings - How Do they Really Work?

We have all seen the shows, right? We all know the Miranda Rights as first recognized in the United States Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)? No? Ok, here are the warnings, word for word: You have the right to remain ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 19-Jun-2014

Underage Drinking Citation

In a college city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, many students attempt to consume alcohol while under the legal age to do so. Let's face it : Many of these college kids are away from home at college and on their own for the first time in their ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 18-Jun-2014

Ard Right for Me?

Is the ARD Program right for you? If you have recently been arrested for your first DUI charge while in Pittsburgh or any other Pennsylvania County, you may be eligible for a diversionary program called Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition or ARD ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 17-Jun-2014

Preventing a DUI Charge

Often I have clients enter my office after they have been charged with a DUI and they are often confused as to why they even got behind the wheel of a car after drinking alcohol. Most excuses sound logical, " I wasn't that drunk ", ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 21-Mar-2014

Woman comes back from the UK - Testifies in 1992 Rape Case

A woman, who alleges that she was raped by a man in Pittsburgh in 1992, took the stand last Thursday to testify against him. The woman now lives in the United Kingdom and made the journey to Pittsburgh in order to give her testimony. She says that ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 17-Mar-2014

West Virginia Man Gets 12 Years for Pittsburgh Overdose Death

A West Virginia man is facing more than a decade in prison for his role in the overdose death of a man to whom he sold the drug heroin. The case, which may be impacted by a recent Supreme Court decision, will see the man serve 12 years as part of a ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 13-Mar-2014

Man Faces Charges for Indecent Exposure in Wal-Mart and Kohl's

A man is being charged with indecent exposure following accusations that he exposed and fondled himself in front of shoppers at a North Hills shopping plaza. The incident, which reportedly occurred on January 5 th, took place in the Wal-Mart plaza in ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 11-Mar-2014

Mercer Man Convicted on Child Porn Charges Stemming from 2011 Videotapings

A 55 year old man from Mercer, Pennsylvania has been convicted on charges of child pornography - less than a week after his trial began. The man, who was accused of producing sexually explicit photographs and video recordings of girls four girls aged ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 7-Mar-2014

April Trial for Man Convicted of Killing Monongalia County Sherriff's Deputy

The man who is currently serving time for the death of a Monongalia Sheriff's Deputy has had his trial delayed. The trial, which was originally set to begin in February, has now been moved to mid-April. Monongalia County Circuit Judge Russell ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 4-Mar-2014

After 30+ Years Work and 1 Year Paid Leave - Police Clerk Retires

A former clerk in the Pittsburgh police department's personnel and finance office has filed retirement papers, a year after being forced into paid leave. The woman, who was one originally hired to the force in 1977, is one of four police ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 28-Feb-2014

Drug Charge nets Teacher Suspension with Pay

A teacher for the West Jefferson Hills School District has been suspended with pay after police charged him in relation to a 2013 drug bust. South Park police charged the 41 year old teacher with several counts, including felony drug manufacturing, ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 26-Feb-2014

Cops Post "Wanted" Photo - Suspect's Response Leads to Arrest

A northeastern Pennsylvania man has become the latest person to fall victim to oversharing on social media. What makes this case different is that the man, who was being sought by police, posted a police "wanted" photo of himself on his ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Feb-2014

DNA Likely to Decide Fate of Alleged Perpetrator of 1992 Rapes

A Brooklyn man was in Pittsburgh court on Thursday, accused of raping two different women in separate incidents in the city more than 20 years ago. The incidences, which occurred in January and November 1992, came to light as a result of DNA ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 20-Feb-2014

Three Pittsburgh Men Charged in Illegal Prescription Scheme

Three former employees of medical services provider Pittsburgh Healthworx have been charged operating a wide-ranging medical fraud scheme. According to an announcement by the Pennsylvania attorney general's office, on Friday a state grand jury ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 17-Feb-2014

Cranberry Man Charged in New Year's Day Sexual Assault

Pittsburgh police have charged a Cranberry man with rape, stemming from an incident which occurred at a New Year's party in Oakland. Police say that the 20 year-old defendants is accused of raping a woman who was attending a house party in the ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 13-Feb-2014

Pennsylvania Couple Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges

A couple from Western Pennsylvania is awaiting trial in a Pittsburgh federal court after being indicted for engaging in trafficking a minor for sexual purposes. The couple, which faces charges including conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking and ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 11-Feb-2014

12 Men Indicted in Drug Distribution Charges in Pittsburgh

As a result of an interagency investigation, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, 12 men were recently indicted on charges of narcotics trafficking and violation of federal firearms laws. ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 6-Feb-2014

WV Man Who Killed Sherriff's Deputy while DUI has Appeal Denied

Judge William Nalitz, Greene County President Judge, denied the appeal of a man who was convicted of killing a West Virginia sheriff's deputy in 2012, an incident which occurred as he led police on an interstate car chase. The appeals motions, ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 3-Feb-2014

Woman Sues City of Pittsburgh over Police Sexual Assault

Last March a former Pittsburgh police officer pled guilty to using his police powers in order to coerce several women into performing sexual acts with him. Now one of those women is suing the city of Pittsburgh as a result of the officer's sexual ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 31-Jan-2014

Morgantown Man Held on $350,000 Bail for Child Sexual Assault

A man is being held on $350,000 bail in North Central Regional Jail after a Monongalia County magistrate found probable cause to bring the man to trial. The man has is being held on multiple charges of child sexual abuse. The 25 year old man is ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 29-Jan-2014

Ex-Pittsburgh Police gets Work Release for Fatal Off-Duty Crash

A 31 year-old former Pittsburgh police officer was sentenced last week to one to two years in a work release program as a result of an off-duty motorcycle accident which killed his friend's fiancé. The former officer was convicted on ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 28-Jan-2014

Justice in Pittsburgh Sexual Assault Comes 12 Years Later

The perpetrator a 2002 sexual assault against an 18 year-old woman will be sentenced in April. The assault, which occurred in the woman's Shadyside apartment, remained unsolved for years – until a match in a national database helped police ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Jan-2014

Philadelphia Man Convicted of Public Drunkenness, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct

A Philadelphia man was arrested on February 4, 2013 after a scuffle with police. As a result of the incident the man was charged on various counts, including resisting arrest, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. The man was convicted of all ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 21-Jan-2014

University of Pittsburgh Professor Charged with Buying Drugs with University Money

A professor with the University of Pittsburgh, who is charged of using grant money to purchase drugs, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. The 52 year-old accused is a professor in the pharmacy school at the University of ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 17-Jan-2014

Man who was Wrongfully Sent to Jail for Rape Goes Back for Gun Charge

A man was released from prison in 2005, after spending 19 years of wrongful imprisonment for a sex offense conviction. The man was exonerated by DNA evidence after having lost nearly 20 years of his life. Now, the man has been sent to prison again ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 14-Jan-2014

Lawrence County Man's Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor Recorded on Tablet

A New Castle man, who is facing charges of producing child pornography and rape of a child, waived his right to a preliminary hearing on January 9. The man, who appeared before District Judge David B. Rishel, is being represented by the public ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 6-Jan-2014

Philadelphia to Change Handling of Interrogations and Mug Shots - Eyeing Better Justice

Due to efforts by the Pennsylvania Innocence Project and the American Civil Liberties Union, the city of Philadelphia has adopted changes to the way they interrogate suspects and handle mug shots. Following the lead of other police departments in ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 31-Dec-2013

Volunteer Fire Chief Responds To House Fire Call Drunk

First responders are the last people anyone would expect to find publicly intoxicated, especially when it comes to performing their jobs. But that is exactly how one volunteer fire chief was found to be when he arrived to the scene of a recent fire ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 12-Apr-2012

Charges Dismissed in Theft Trial

Frank Walker Law is proud to have assisted a client who was charged with theft for the unlawful taking of another person's property. The defendant was ineligible for the ARD program that was created to help keep first-time criminal offenders out ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 12-Apr-2012

Frank Walker Law Successfully Negotiates Plea Agreement

The dedicated legal team at Frank Walker Law is proud to announce that Attorney Frank Walker recently negotiated a plea agreement for a client who was charged with multiple offenses. The defendant was facing charges for rape, indecent assault, simple ...

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