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Monday, May 30, 2011

New Profile Opened at LinkedIn

Just created and uploaded new profile for FrankWalkerLaw at LinkedIn. I look forward to networking with other like minded professionals

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
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412.532.6805 Cell

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Supreme Court: County can't say where sex offenders can live

By Vivian Nereim, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today unanimously invalidated an Allegheny County ordinance that had imposed residency restrictions on registered sex offenders, ruling that the ordinance conflicted with state law.


The ordinance, passed in 2007, banned convicted sex offenders registered under Megan's Law from living within 2,500 feet of a child care facility, recreational facility, community center, public park or school.

Six registered sex offenders sued one year later, alleging that the ordinance eliminated nearly all of the addresses in the city of Pittsburgh and much of Allegheny County as possible homes for them. Their lawyer, Donald Driscoll, argued that the restrictions -- forcing offenders to live in outlying communities, away from jobs, transportation, relatives and treatment -- were contrary to the goals of rehabilitation and reintegration.

U.S. District Judge Gary Lancaster struck down the ordinance in 2009, and the county appealed to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which asked the state Supreme Court to hear the case.

Mr. Driscoll and Assistant County Solicitor Craig Maravich argued the case in October. The Supreme Court released its opinion today, ruling 7-0 that the ordinance was invalid.

"We're disappointed in the result," said County Solicitor Michael Wojcik. "We thought that our argument was sufficient to win the day, but apparently the Supreme Court disagreed with us, and we've got to live with that decision."

At this point, Mr. Wojcik said, the future of the Allegheny County ordinance rests with County Council, which might decide to amend it to bring it in line with today's opinion. The ordinance has not been enforced while the litigation was pending.

Mr. Driscoll said that he was pleased with the ruling, and expected it to affect similar ordinances across the state -- such local restrictions have become common, he said.



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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Justia Profile Update to Reflect New Information



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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
FrankWalkerLaw.com
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

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Do I Really Need an Attorney?

Think about this: When someone is accused, arrested and charged with a criminal charge in Allegheny County, the caption of the case is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against that individual person...

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
FrankWalkerLaw.com
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

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Employment Guide: Underage citations could hamper job search

Pittsburgh Attorney Frank Walker, who handles underage cases from students at Pitt, Duquesne, Robert Morris and Carlow, said that a citation can have a detrimental effect on students’ financial futures, as well.

“Students don’t realize the effects it has on their search for job,” he said.

In the law field, Walker said summary offenses such as underage citations could pose a problem when taking the bar exam, which asks test-takers if they’ve been convicted of any crimes.

“You may think in your mind you don’t have to report it — I was a minor,” Walker said. “It will appear to them if you answer ‘no’ that you were somewhat evasive.” - Pitt News





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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
FrankWalkerLaw.com
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412.532.6805 Cell

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Couple Arrested In Moon Prostitution Sting Deny Accusations

"Presence at the scene of a crime is not criminal conduct and if we're going to criminalize sitting in a car outside a hotel playing solitaire on your phone, we got a lot of issues here in Pennsylvania," said Ghafoor's defense attorney Frank Walker.







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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
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1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

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When you get a minute, Check out http://www.FrankWalkerLaw.com for the updates and new pages, including Federal Crimes, Excessive Force and Medical Malpractice!

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
FrankWalkerLaw.com
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
FrankWalkerLaw.com
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell