Plead Guilty to Summary Offense?

When most peole receive a citation for a summary offense, the first reaction is usually, "It's just a summary, it really can't hurt me that bad, right?" WRONG.

 

Summary offenses carry jail time and a $300 fine. Also, some summary offenses, such as underage drinking or fake id, can carry a license suspension and an increase in your insurance premiums.

 

Do yourself a favor: When charged with an offense, whether a felony, misdemeanor or summary offense, consult a criminal defense lawyer to learn the possible penalties before considering whether to plead guilty or fight the 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

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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