Am I required to speak with Police?

Many times at our law firm, we receive calls asking if a suspect is required to go to the police station and voluntarily submit to a police interview. The answer is always a resounding, "NO!"

 

Here is a a simple test to determine if you are required to answer any questions or submit to any interview: Are the police asking you to answer questions?

 

Here are examples of police asking permission:

 

"Do you mind answering a few questions?"

 

"Can you come down to the police station and speak with us?"

 

"We just want to clear up a few things, do you want to help us?"

If the police are asking for your permission, that is a clear sign that they lack authority to require you to do what they are asking. Play it safe, call a lawyer.

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Site
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Site
Morgantown, West Virginia Criminal Defense Site
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw

Injured in a Car Accident?

Unfortunately, car accidents happen every day. With so many drivers frequenting the highways, parkways and routes in the Pittsburgh area, the occurrence of car accidents has become more common.

 

At FrankWalkerLaw, we understand the emotions involved when a person is a victim in a car accident. Our law firm has handled numerous cases dealing with minor injuries, serious injuries and even death resulting from car accidents. Our job is to help you through the process by investigating the accident scene, gathering the records, assessing the liability and setting forth the best argument on your behalf to get you the recovery you deserve.

 

To learn more about our representation of victims involved in car accidents, click here to visit our website where you can also learn more about some of the common causes of car accidents in the Pittsburgh area.

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Site
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Site
Morgantown, West Virginia Criminal Defense Site
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw

Charged with a Casino Crime while visiting Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania is home to several casinos and gambling establishments. Thousands of people travel to Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania region to frequent the casinos, spend money at local vendors and have a great weekend away from work. Unfortunately, some patrons to local establishments have a little too much fun and find themselves being arrested for a crime while visiting Pittsburgh Area Casinos.

 

If you or someone you know have been charged with a crime on the grounds of a Pittsburgh Casino, contact our law firm immediately. You need a local attorney familiar with the local rules and criminal statutes to guide you through the process.

 

Click here to visit our website and to learn more about what to do when charged with a Casino Crime in Pittsburgh, Pa.

 

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Site
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Site
Morgantown, West Virginia Criminal Defense Site
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw

Do you Really need a Criminal Lawyer?

Our firm receives numerous calls from potential clients every day seeking advice on how to handle a legal situation. On many occasions, the potential clients retain our services and become actual clients. Some of the callers seek counsel elsewhere because they do not like our assessment of their legal situation. Unfortunately, there is a small percentage of callers who contact our firm with the specific purpose of obtaining information from a lawyer in an effort to handle their own legal matter without a lawyer.

These callers are simply unwilling to listen to any advice or follow the direction of any lawyer and simply think they can handle their legal matter alone. This is not advisable. Legal matters are inherently complex. Whether you are facing a preliminary hearing, an interview with police or are the target of a federal grand jury investigation, you need an experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer to explain all of the potential penalties, outcomes and fines that may accompany these situations.

Do yourself a favor: When faced with a potential criminal matter, contact a Criminal Lawyer with the experience to advise you of your options and listen to the advice given.




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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Site
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Site
Morgantown, West Virginia Criminal Defense Site
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw

Do you Really Need a Lawyer for a Pittsburgh Traffic Offense?

Let's face it: Traffic Tickets are a pain. The offenses seem to pop up at the most inopportune time forcing you spend time out of your trip with the police officer, stressing over the fines and costs of the ticket before taking a day off from work to deal with the traffic ticket in Court. It is no wonder why most people charged with a traffic offense simply opt to plead guilty and send in the citation to move on with their lives: This is a huge mistake.

 

Although traffic offenses are seemingly harmless when compared to a Casino Crime, Federal Crime or DUI, the long lasting impact of pleading guilty will hit you when you least expect it. By simply pleading guilty to driving without a license or careless driving can possibly lead to jail time and/or maximum fines. Entering a plea of guilty to driving without a license due to a DUI suspension can lead to a 90 day jail sentence and additional license suspensions from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

 

The next time you or a loved on receive a traffic ticket, contact our law firm for a free consultation. We will review the paperwork, citations and advise you of your options free of charge.

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense & Injury Attorney Frank Walker
Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Site
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death Site
Morgantown, West Virginia Criminal Defense Site
1-800-496-4143 Office
412.532.6805 Cell

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw