Recent Posts in Preliminary Hearing

• 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-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 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 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 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 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 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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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 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 ...

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• 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 ...

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