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Posted By Frank Walker Law 16-Nov-2023

The Unforgiving Truth: The Dangers of Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, marked by gratitude, family gatherings, and an abundance of delicious food. However, amidst the celebration and joy, there is a sobering reality that must not be ignored: the dangers of drunk ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 12-Oct-2023

What You Need to Know About Dealing with a DUI Charge While You're in Allegheny County

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is a popular tourist destination in the state of Pennsylvania because it is well-known for its bustling city life, diverse culture, and picturesque surroundings. However, if you find yourself facing a DUI (Driving Under ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 5-Oct-2023

Unexpected Turns: What to Do when Arrested as a Pitt Student #Pittsburgh

Before we begin: During one's time at college, one frequently experiences times of enthusiasm, growth, and exploration. On the other hand, technology may also present unanticipated obstacles, such as interactions with the legal system. If you are ...

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 13-Jan-2023

Danger of Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is a serious problem that poses a danger to everyone on the road. When a person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, their judgment, coordination, and reaction time are all impaired, which can lead to ...

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 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 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 ...

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 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 6-Apr-2015

Don't Be Made a Spectacle: Your Rights in Regards to Field Sobriety Tests

If you've been pulled over by the police and the officer suspects you may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, you may be asked to perform a field sobriety test. Many unsuspecting drivers have the misimpression that as long as they ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 30-Mar-2015

Challenging Blood and Breathalyzer BAC Results: Putting the Commonwealth's Case to the Test

Not every DUI arrest starts with erratic or wild driving on the part of the accused. Nor does every DUI arrest end in a crash resulting in severe damage to person or property. Many DUI stops come from traffic stops or encountering police at a DUI ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Mar-2015

DUI Crashes: When an Accident Can Lead to Big Problems

Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can carry ramifications well beyond just the possibility of getting a DUI. Drunk driving carries the risk of a serious or potentially fatal accident happening. If an accident occurs, and someone is hurt, ...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2-Jan-2014

What the Pittsburgh South Side Saturation Detail Means for You

The Message is simple: If you are hitting the South Side of Pittsburgh for a Night on the Town, please celebrate responsibly. In 2013, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl instituted a police program for the South Side Area of Pittsburgh due to numerous ...

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 30-Dec-2013

Northeastern Taverns Ordered To Pay more than $6M to Drunk Driver

A Northeastern Pennsylvania man who became a paraplegic after driving while intoxicated and crashing into a tree has been awarded $6.6 million. The settlement involves two East Stroudsburg bars – Pub and Sticks N Stones Bar & Grill – ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 27-Dec-2013

Victims Of Deadly 2009 Pittsburgh DUI Car Crash awarded $28M

A 2009 car crash that occurred in Lincoln Place in Pittsburgh and cost two people their lives has resulted in a $28 million compensatory award for certain of the affected parties. On September 26 th of that year Jessica Trail and William Grice of ...

Posted By Frank Walker Law 24-Dec-2013

Pittsburgh Police Department Charges One Of Its Own With DUI

Vernon Gibson, a 38-year-old Pittsburgh police officer allegedly arrived to work last Friday night heavily under the influence of alcohol. The Pittsburgh police department has taken action by filing DUI charges against Gibson after he arrived at the ...

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