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May
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- Degrees of Justice: Why I Earned My Ph.D. and What It Means for the Future of Criminal Justice Reform
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April
- What to Do When Your Family Member Experiences Nursing Home Abuse in Allegheny County
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March
- The Myth of a Fair Criminal Justice System
- Understanding Your Miranda Rights
- Understanding Self-Defense Laws in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Fighting for Decertification in Act 33 Cases in Allegheny County
- What to Do When Charged with Driving on a Suspended License Due to a DUI 1543(b) in Allegheny County
- The Myth of a Fair Criminal Justice System
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February
- The History of Black Americans in the Fight for Social Justice
- Fighting Underage DUI Charges in Allegheny County
- What to Do When Charged with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order in Allegheny County
- What to Do When Found Guilty of a Summary Offense and Your Rights to a Summary Appeal in Allegheny County
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January
- What to Do When Charged with a Narcotics Possession Offense in Allegheny County
- What to Do When Charged with Driving on a Suspended License Due to a DUI 1543(b) in Allegheny County
- The Benefits and Drawbacks of Entering the ARD Program for DUI Charges
- Common Reasons for Removal from the ARD Program and How to Avoid Them
- What to Do If You Are Charged with a Sex Offense in Allegheny County
- Understanding Pennsylvania’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program
- What to Do When You Are Cited for Underage Drinking in Allegheny County
- The Consequences of a Second or Third DUI in Allegheny County
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December
- The Ripple Effect: How a DUI Conviction Can Impact Your Car Insurance
- Lifting Bench Warrants in Allegheny County: A Guide to Resolving Legal Issues
- Beyond Bars: The Long-lasting Impact of a Felony Conviction on Your Record
- Arrested for Domestic Battery or Assault? - Here are the next steps you need to take
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November
- Navigating the Road to Justice: How to Fight Traffic Offenses in Pennsylvania
- The Unforgiving Truth: The Dangers of Drunk Driving During Thanksgiving Holiday
- The High Stakes of Resisting Arrest in Pittsburgh: A Costly and Dangerous Choice
- The Essential Function of Public Defenders is Examined in "Guardians of Justice"
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October
- Fake IDs: The Dangerous Gamble You Don't Want to Take in Allegheny County, PA
- Defending Your Rights: The Crucial Role of an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
- What You Need to Know About Dealing with a DUI Charge While You're in Allegheny County
- Unexpected Turns: What to Do when Arrested as a Pitt Student #Pittsburgh
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January
- Why do we Need Bail Reform in our Cirminal Justice System?
- Should you represent yourself in a Criminal Case?
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- The Dangers of Reckless Driving
- Danger of Drunk Driving
- 5 Reasons why College Students Need a Clean Criminal Record
- Dangers of Underage Drinking in Pennnsylvania
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December
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May
- Potential Jail Time for Driving on Suspended and Related Offenses
- It's More Than Just a Duty, It's Your Right! The Role of the Jury In a Criminal Case
- Keep Your Friends Close and Your Friends List Closer: The Use of Social Media in Criminal Prosecutions
- Stay Out of the System: The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program
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April
- There's No Place Like Home: House Arrest in Lieu of Incarceration
- Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements: Where a Small Misstep Can Have Major Consequences
- Stay Connected with Frank Walker Law
- Hearsay: Can out of court Statements hurt you at trial?
- Double Trouble: Issues in Cases with Co-defendants
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March
- Beyond 18: The effects of Juvenile Adjudications into Adulthood
- Loaded Sentences: Enhanced Penalties for Cases Involving Firearms
- Don't Press Your Luck! Casino Crimes in Pennsylvania
- So What am I Gonna Get? The Basics of Standard Range Sentencing
- Getting to Know You: Effective Preparation for the Presentence Investigation Interview
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2015
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May
- You have the right to remain silent. Or do you? Witness Immunity in Criminal Cases
- It Was an Accident! The Role of Intent as an Element
- Challenges Unique to the Defendant with Mental Health Issues
- The Suppression Hearing: The Most Powerful Tool in Your Arsenal for Eliminating Illegally Obtained Evidence.
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2014
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December
- Timing is Everything: The New Pennsylvania DUI Law on Subsequent Offenses
- Don't Let a DUI Arrest be a Roadblock to a Successful New Year
- Forgot Your DUI - Drug and Alcohol Assessment? You May End Up In Hot Water
- Happy Holidays from Frank Walker Law!
- Tis the Season for Retail Theft Charges?
- Paying that Fine will Cost you: The Truth about Non-Traffic Citations
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August
- Comm. v. J.W. - Simple Assault - Charges Dismissed
- Appellate Court Deems Pennsylvania Mandatory Sentence Statute 9712.1 Unconstitutional
- Comm. v. S.D. - Pittsburgh Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Public Drunkenness - ARD
- Frank Walker Law Sponsors Eargasm: Open Mic Series for Spoken Word and Poetry
- PAePay Bail Now Accepts Credit Cards for Bail Payments
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July
- First Baseball Season is a Success for Frank Walker Law
- 56 cited for #UnderageDrinking at #JasonAldean #BurnitDown Tour in #Pittsburgh
- Clarion Student Matthew Paxton Cleared of All Criminal Charges
- United States Sentencing Commission Reduces Drug Sentences
- Comm v. M.P. - Pittsburgh Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor - Charges Withdrawn
- Comm. v. T.B. - Pittsburgh Public Intoxication and Public Urination Charges Dismissed
- Comm. v. A.R. - Pittsburgh False ID Citation - Case Dismissed and Record Expunged
- Comm. v. M.P. - Pittsburgh Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Identity Theft, Access Device Fraud Charges - Withdrawn
- Comm. v. Juvenile Client - Upper St. Clair Hazing/Summary Harassment Charges - Not Guilty
- Comm. v. K.V. - Pittsburgh Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest - ARD Program
- Comm. v. J.O. - Pittsburgh Harassment, Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, and Trespass - Case Dismissed
- Comm. v. E.M. - Not guilty of Pittsburgh Underage Drinking Charge
- Comm. v. K.L. - Pittsburgh Disorderly Conduct, Public Drunkenness, Harassment and Trespass - Case Dismissed
- Comm. v. S.S. - Greene County Robbery, Conspiracy charges - Case Dismissed
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June
- Comm. v. V.S. - Not Guilty on Pittsburgh Underage Drinking Charges
- Comm. v. B.T. - Not Guilty of First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter
- Pittsburgh Retail Theft Charge - Case Dismissed
- How to go to jail for a Non-Traffic Offense
- More Arrests follow the Luke Bryan Concert in #Pittsburgh
- Miranda Warnings - How Do they Really Work?
- Underage Drinking Citation
- Ard Right for Me?
- Preventing a DUI Charge
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March
- Woman comes back from the UK - Testifies in 1992 Rape Case
- West Virginia Man Gets 12 Years for Pittsburgh Overdose Death
- Man Faces Charges for Indecent Exposure in Wal-Mart and Kohl's
- Mercer Man Convicted on Child Porn Charges Stemming from 2011 Videotapings
- April Trial for Man Convicted of Killing Monongalia County Sherriff's Deputy
- After 30+ Years Work and 1 Year Paid Leave - Police Clerk Retires
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February
- Drug Charge nets Teacher Suspension with Pay
- Cops Post "Wanted" Photo - Suspect's Response Leads to Arrest
- DNA Likely to Decide Fate of Alleged Perpetrator of 1992 Rapes
- Three Pittsburgh Men Charged in Illegal Prescription Scheme
- Cranberry Man Charged in New Year's Day Sexual Assault
- Pennsylvania Couple Indicted on Sex Trafficking Charges
- 12 Men Indicted in Drug Distribution Charges in Pittsburgh
- WV Man Who Killed Sherriff's Deputy while DUI has Appeal Denied
- Woman Sues City of Pittsburgh over Police Sexual Assault
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January
- Morgantown Man Held on $350,000 Bail for Child Sexual Assault
- Ex-Pittsburgh Police gets Work Release for Fatal Off-Duty Crash
- Justice in Pittsburgh Sexual Assault Comes 12 Years Later
- Philadelphia Man Convicted of Public Drunkenness, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct
- University of Pittsburgh Professor Charged with Buying Drugs with University Money
- Man who was Wrongfully Sent to Jail for Rape Goes Back for Gun Charge
- Lawrence County Man's Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor Recorded on Tablet
- Philadelphia to Change Handling of Interrogations and Mug Shots - Eyeing Better Justice
- What the Pittsburgh South Side Saturation Detail Means for You
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