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<br>Attorney Frank Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16277160407824425821noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-30761367823830498842016-07-03T21:28:00.000-04:002016-07-03T21:28:34.392-04:00Once Again, #KennyChesney fans trash #Pittsburgh and Leave Town
Once again, Kenny Chesney leaves his mark on Pittsburgh.
On July 2, 2016, Kenny Chesney rolled into Pittsburgh and makes his presence known with local police when concert attendees were arrested for disorderly conduct, robbery, underage drinking, public intoxication, dui, fake id, public urination, assault and a host of other crimes.
When attendees were not being arrested or cited for a Unknownnoreply@blogger.comPittsburgh, PA, USA40.440624799999988 -79.99588640000001840.24723929999999 -80.318609900000013 40.634010299999986 -79.673162900000023tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-80414506184271578972015-04-05T17:48:00.000-04:002015-04-05T17:48:51.093-04:00Sentencing Alternatives: The State Intermediate Punishment Program
If you
have been convicted of a crime in which substance abuse was a contributing
factor, the State Intermediate Punishment Program (SIP) may be offered as an
alternative to a state prison sentence. SIP is a program designed for offenders
convicted of drug-related offenses. Those sentenced to an SIP sentence receive
a flat 2 year sentence Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-68396615763737859342015-04-05T17:24:00.000-04:002015-04-05T17:50:51.235-04:00 Sentencing Alternatives: State Motivational Bootcamp
Pennsylvania offers sentencing alternatives to state
confinement to address issues of recidivism, prison overcrowding, and crimes
motivated by drug abuse by the offender.
One of these sentencing alternatives is the State Intermediate
Punishment Program (SIP) which is discussed in another post. The one I want to
talk about in this post is the State Motivational Bootcamp at Quehanna. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-12974608180774692282014-06-05T18:51:00.001-04:002014-06-05T18:52:24.391-04:00Media Shots from Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Frank Walker of #FrankWalkerLawPhotos of Pittsburgh & Morgantown Criminal Defense Lawyer Frank Walker of http://www.FrankWalkerLaw.com
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-73725076318412122732014-02-14T03:30:00.000-05:002014-02-14T03:30:01.611-05:00Turtle Creek DUI LawyerNew video ad focusing on the need for services of a DUI Lawyer in the Turtle Creek, East Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Listen in to see how an experienced DUI Lawyer can assist your DUI related charges, such as DUI, underage drinking, reckless driving, hit and run and much more.
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Pittsburgh Criminal Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-24996022217239672192014-02-13T22:00:00.000-05:002014-02-13T22:00:01.874-05:00Oakland, Pa Public Urination LawyerNew video highlighting the need for a criminal defense lawyer in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh regarding citations for Public Urination.
Don't plead guilty! Remain silent and contact our law firm immediately!
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1-800-496-4143 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-54733603116958263482014-02-12T21:50:00.000-05:002014-02-12T21:50:00.191-05:00Turtle Creek Criminal Defense LawyerNew video addressing the needs for a Criminal Defense Attorney in the Turtle Creek, East Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-47028175243443192002014-02-09T21:46:00.000-05:002014-02-09T21:46:48.815-05:00Station Square Disorderly Conduct Citation
New video addressing disorderly conduct citation in station square Pittsburgh.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-48598834580130950102014-01-31T18:58:00.000-05:002014-01-31T18:58:48.207-05:00Heroin Happy Meal Deals in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A Pittsburgh woman faces criminal charges for drug possession and possessionwith intent to deliver when local authorities busted her apparent heroin drug
operation at the least likely location: a McDonalds drive thru window.
According to the AP:
A McDonald's employee has been jailed on charges she
sold heroin hidden in Happy Meals to drive-thru customers who Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-42998022456332902522013-11-22T22:45:00.000-05:002013-11-22T22:45:00.019-05:00Jury returns $28 million verdict in drunken crash after West Mifflin Elks Lodge event
Informative article about the dangers of a DUI offense and
how one can be held liable for the injuries caused to another as a result of
DUI. Additionally, the article touches on how establishments that serve alcohol
to visibly intoxicated patrons can be held civilly liable for the injuries
caused to another as a result of that patron driving under the influence after
leaving a particular Bar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-31763861836233069572013-10-22T21:00:00.000-04:002013-10-22T21:04:43.378-04:00Pa SB391 aims to expand Pennsylvania Expungement Law to include Misdemeanor Offenses
Introduced by State Senator Tim Solobay, Senate Bill 391 seeks to expand the current expungement laws of Pennsylvania. Currently, a person may seek to have summary charges expunged from their criminal record if they remain arrest free for five years following the guilty plea or guilty verdict for summary offenses. However, the current law only addresses minor "paper cut offenses"&Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-71117884679104407532013-09-22T15:35:00.001-04:002013-09-22T15:35:35.732-04:00New Youtube Channel for Pittsburgh Criminal Defense LawyerWe recently set up our youtube channel to keep all our videos, commercials, interviews and ads in one place. Logon to http://www.youtube.com/user/frankwalkerlaw to check out all of our videos and subscribe to our channel!
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-3528672470925424472013-07-28T15:20:00.001-04:002013-07-28T15:20:36.508-04:00Pittsburgh ChildLine Expunction Attorney
Have you or someone you know been charged with a
criminal offense involving the allegations of abusing minors? If so, they may
be subjected to an investigation from the Department of Welfare and in danger
of being placed on the Child Line registry. Once placed on the registry, it
will become extremely difficult to interact with minors in professional,
social and some private settings.
&Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-18341985359041019312013-07-08T15:42:00.000-04:002013-07-08T15:42:34.054-04:004th of July DUI Checkpoint Stop - Drug Dogs, Vehicle Search, Officer Questioning
DUI Checkpoints are commonplace around holidays, particularly summer holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day and Independence Day (4th of July). Officers know seem to use the stops to crack down on drunk driving, driving under the influence, underage drinking, traffic offenses, public intoxication, fake id and other criminal charges.
This past 4th of July weekend, a youtube video Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-52648864804906268072013-07-01T08:08:00.000-04:002013-07-01T08:08:00.322-04:00West Virginia to step up distracted-driving fight - Texting/CellPhone Ban goes in effect July 1, 2013
For years the evidence has shown that distracted drivers are just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than drunk drivers.
With repeat news accounts of car accidents caused by a person distracted while texting or talking on the cell phone, the State West Virginia has taken a bold step to protect the citizens and visitors of their state by enacting a Distracted Driving Law that goes Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-33368645428834729032013-06-23T19:40:00.002-04:002013-06-23T19:40:40.157-04:00Chesney Concert Ends With Fights, Arrests for Criminal ChargesThe excitement over Kenny Chesney Concert in Pittsburgh proved to be a little too much for some people with the night ending with several fights and numerous arrests for underage drinking, public intoxication, DUI, Aggravated assault, fake id, disorderly conduct, public urination and other criminal charges.
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/06/23/chesney-concert-ends-with-fights-arrests/
--Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-13691760042447115752013-04-05T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-05T09:00:01.810-04:00Facing a Probation Violation?
When arrested and convicted for a criminal offense, a Defendant can be sentenced to probation, which is typically a term of supervision by a probation officer where the Defendant is required to obey all laws, check in periodically with the assigned officer and most importantly, refrain from being arrested for any additional charges.
If the Defendant get arrested while on probation, theAttorney Frank Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16277160407824425821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-36010373511955378992013-04-04T07:00:00.000-04:002013-04-04T07:00:11.044-04:00Things to Consider for a Bail Hearing
Our office receives many calls from clients seeking a bail attorney: Someone to argue for a bail reduction for a client.
Request for a bail reduction should be thoroughly researched prior to making the request. For example, how many times has the Defendant failed to appear in the past? Is the Defendant charged with a violent offense? What are the Defendant's ties to the community? Does the Attorney Frank Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16277160407824425821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-74093576408296388542013-04-03T10:00:00.000-04:002013-04-03T10:00:00.291-04:00Mandatory Minimum State Sentences
In Pennsylvania, the sentencing commission has deemed that certain Defendants should be subject to mandatory minimum sentences in certain circumstances.
For example: A person who commits a violent offense with a deadly weapon is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years. A person who is convicted of possession with the intent to deliver narcotics and it is proven by the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-87504508441387798802013-04-02T07:30:00.000-04:002013-04-02T07:30:00.052-04:00What to Do when Facing Multiple DUI Charges?
Have you or someone you love been charged with DUI? For first time offenders, you may be eligible for the ARD program where, upon successful completion, you are eligible for an expungement. However, when charged with a second or subsequent DUI charge, the rules change.
In Pennsylvania, you are only eligible for the ARD program every 10 (Ten) years. Therefore, more than one DUI Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-83976701286327873992013-04-01T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-01T09:00:13.065-04:00Denied SSI Benefits?
If you or someone you love have been denied SSI benefits you may be
entitled to recovery of your current and back benefits. However, you must act
quickly as certain challenges to denials can be denied as being untimely.
Our law firm recently opened a SSI division that deals strictly with SSI
claims that were denied or delayed by the government. Some denials are
warranted due to certainUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-4105403905510505542013-03-31T23:02:00.002-04:002013-03-31T23:02:58.649-04:00Police checkpoint yields citations and arrestsPolice checkpoints can lead to multiple arrests and convictions if you are caught driving under the influence. During the warm months in the Pittsburgh area, many local police authorities will step up their show of force by holding multiple sobriety checkpoints in the Pittsburgh and surrounding area.
The latest checkpoint in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania resulted in multiple arrests and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-42165029514371745242013-02-19T01:52:00.000-05:002013-02-19T01:52:00.511-05:00Cited or Arrested in South Side Blitz?
Pittsburgh Police and Local Officials are cracking down on Crime on the South Side of Pittsburgh along East Carson Street. For the fourth consecutive weekend, authorities converged on the South Side in what has been termed a "South Side Blitz" to monitor and patrol for criminal activity.
Most residents and business owners of the South Side deem the "Blitz" a success due to the decreaseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-73004899182250878762013-02-18T01:39:00.000-05:002013-02-18T01:39:01.072-05:00Missed a Formal Arraignment?
A Formal Arraignment is where you are formally presented with your charges in Pennsylvania. The Formal Arriagnement date is given at or immediately after the conclusion of your preliminary hearing.
At the Formal Arraignement, you will receive a document called a Criminal Information which lists all of your charges and the elements of the same. Moreover, this is stage is whereUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162019904161636718.post-7403610460343616012013-02-11T10:00:00.000-05:002013-02-11T10:00:13.721-05:00Do I need an Expungement?
When you are charged with a crime, there is a record of the crime in the
criminal justice system. If you are found "not guilty" of the charges
or the charges are withdrawn or dismissed, you may be entitled to have the
charges erased or expunged from your record.
Being found "not guilty" of charges is not enough to protect your
reputation. Potential employers, loan officers and school Unknownnoreply@blogger.com