Do 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 If you are found "not guilty" of the charges or the charges are withdrawn or dismissed, you may be entitled to have the charges erased or expunged from your record.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 administrators can still see that you were charged with the offense and, although you were acquitted of the charges, they may still hold against you that you were charged with the offense, regardless of the outcome.

By having your record expunged, the arrest, charges and outcome can all be erased from the system as if they never existed.

If you are looking to have your record expunged, contact an experiencedattorney today to discuss your options.

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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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Arrested or Cited While Visiting Pittsburgh?

Around this time of year, thousands of people flock to Pittsburgh to attend games, visit museums or attend social events. Unfortunately, a good majority of these visitors will get cited or arrested for an offense.

If you or someone you know has been cited orarrested for a criminal offense while visiting Pittsburgh, don't ignore the charge. It will not magically disappear and the police officer will not forget about it. You will face penalties and, if you miss your court date, you will have a bench warrant issued for your arrest, regardless of your home state or how long you were in Pittsburgh.

Contact a Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyer today to discuss your rights and potential penalties for crimes committed while visiting Pittsburgh.

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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

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

Follow us on Twitter @frankwalkerlaw

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