Recent Posts in Homicide

• 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, ...

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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 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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, ...

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