WVU Alum and Omega Psi Phi Brothers Chris Edmonds (97′) and Frank Walker II (99′)
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, (June 4, 2018) – Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law once again teams with his fellow WVU Alum and Omega Psi Phi brother Chris Edmonds to help the Pittsburgh Community with his donation to the ATU (Athletic Trauma Unit) Food Truck.
The #ATU Food truck was the brainchild of Chris Edmonds, Founder and CEO of ATU, an organization dedicated to the promotion of physical activity for people of all ages, and Jamal Woodson, General Manager of WAMO 100, the Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Radio Station for Hip Hop and R&B.
According to Attorney Walker, “the donation assisted with the startup cost for an awesome young company that delivers healthy meals in the Pittsburgh area.”
About Athletic Trauma Unit
Athletic Trauma Unit is a non-profit health and wellness company that provides free family-oriented fitness training programs in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The mission of Athletic Trauma Unit is to remove all financial barriers, such as gym memberships and personal trainer fees, and help the community become dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. For more information, please call (404) 293-2629.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend? Join the crowd! St. Patty’s Day falling on a weekend, with the opening weekend of the #NCAA Tournament, what could go wrong? EVERYTHING!
The weekend is officially here and the plans have been made . . . Watch some games, hit the St. Patty’s day parade and party till daybreak. Good Times. Hey, you’ve worked all week, why not kick back and enjoy the weekend? Right?
Listen, we are by no means attempting to stop your party train, all we ask is that you enjoy the festivities responsibly: Please don’t drink and Drive! Police Officers will be EVERYWHERE this weekend. Uniformed, undercover, off duty, doesn’t matter. Officers will be hitting the streets searching for impaired revelers in an attempt to hand out citations for Public Intoxication, Public Urination, Underage Drinking, Disorderly Conduct, Fake ID or arrest you for DUI, Underage DUI, Reckless Driving or any other alcohol related offense.
Take a Selfie at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade …CHECK! Just don’t Drink and Drive! A Tip from Frank Walker Law.
A conviction for a summary offense hurt in the long run. Moreover, an arrest for DUI or Felony Aggravated Assault can lead to hefty fines, a criminal record and even jail time. Moreover, with the slow process of the jails during the weekend hours, you may sit in jail the entire weekend until you are able to see a judge for bail. It’s just not worth it.
Question for you: With all the planning for the weekend, did you think about how you will get home safely after all the bar hopping and green beer chugging? No? Well, we can help.
Pick your Ride Home BEFORE you pick your Bar this Weekend! A Message from Frank Walker Law
At the outset, our motto is simple: Don’t Drink and Drive! Don’t over indulge! Before you put on your ‘Kiss me I’m Irish’ shirt, Leprechaun beard and stuff your purse with Guinness Beer (Yeah, we know) make sure you designate a driver, schedule an Uber or a safe ride home.
In a nutshell: If you are unable to Drive due to your “enjoyment”, call a ride home, send us the receipt and we’ll reimburse you! (Check out the Rules and Conditions Below)
Toast with Friends AFTER you schedule the UBER! A Tip from Frank Walker Law.
Although the Free Ride program is very popular with party goers, club hoppers, promoters and the like, the program should not be construed as assisting, servicing or encouraging binge drinking or irresponsible behavior. Rather, the message conveyed from the Free Ride Program is simple: Enjoy the St. Patty’s Day weekend, but please Don’t Drink and Drive.
Again, enjoy St. Patty’s Day with your family and friends. Hit the parade, watch the games and check out the parties around the city, but please Don’t Drink and Drive! A DUI arrest is a terrible way to spend the weekend.
HOW THE FREE RIDE PROGRAM WORKS
Good for a one way ride to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence between 8:00pm EST Friday, March 16, 2018 and 8:00am EST Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate with a valid Driver’s License
FREE RIDE covers the following counties: PA – Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland, WV – Monongalia County with a maximum value of $25.00
Simply call an official and licensedTaxi Cab/VETaxi/Uber/Lyft, get a ride from one location to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence, pay the driver and send a copy of the bill with a Valid Id to Frank Walker Law at freeride@frankwalkerlaw.com or mailed to
Frank Walker Law
3000 Lewis Run Road
Clairton, Pennsylvania 15025
For reimbursement by Paypal.
Reimbursement Good for One Person per ride and One Ride for the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: March 16 – March 17, 2018.
** Important **Materials must be Received by 11:59am EST on March 18, 2018 for consideration of Reimbursement.
For more information on the program, call Frank Walker Law at 412-532-6805.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Merry Christmas from Frank Walker Law! Let us pay for your Safe Ride Home!
Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year from all of us at Frank Walker Law!
As we pause to enjoy our families and friends this Holiday Season, we want to remind you to celebrate responsibly: Please don’t drink and drive! Officers are roaming the roadways looking for impaired drivers on the road. Additionally, officers are setting up DUI checkpoints where they also make arrests for Underage DUI’s, and hand out citations for Underage Drinking, Speeding, Disorderly Conduct, Simple Possession and Fake ID.
With most Courts closed for the holidays, if arrested for a criminal offense, you could a little longer in jail waiting for your arraignment and the ability to post bail. The last thing you need to close out 2017 is a story about how you spent the weekend in jail because you had a little too much to drink. That’s where we step in with a Free Holiday Gift!
Don’t Forget to open your Free gift from Frank Walker Law
Our motto is simple: Don’t Drink and Drive! Don’t over indulge! Before you hit the dinner parties, gift exchange, or holiday parties make sure you designate a driver, schedule an Uber or a safe ride home.
Don’t Ring in the New Year with a DUI!
To encourage responsibility this Holiday Season, we will once again re-institute the FREE RIDE program previously established during Labor Day weekend and Thanksgiving Holiday.
In a nutshell: If you are unable to Drive due to your “enjoyment”, call a ride home, send us the receipt and we’ll reimburse you! (Check out the Rules and Conditions Below)
Enjoy the Holiday Season Responsibly: Don’t Drink and Drive!
Although the Free Ride program is very popular with party goers, club hoppers, promoters and the like, the program should not be construed as assisting, servicing or encouraging binge drinking or irresponsible behavior. Rather, the message conveyed from the Free Ride Program is simple: Enjoy the Holiday weekend, but please Don’t Drink and Drive.
Again, Happy Holidays from all of us at Frank Walker Law. Enjoy the Holiday Season with your family and friends. Visit loved ones, watch Bowl Games and brave Last Minute Shopers if you Dare, but please Don’t Drink and Drive! A DUI arrest is not a good way to spend the weekend.
No DUI Arrests This Holiday Season!
HOW THE FREE RIDE PROGRAM WORKS
Good for a one way ride to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence between 8:00pm EST Saturday December 23, 2017 and 8:00am EST Monday January 1, 2018.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate with a valid Driver’s License
FREE RIDE covers the following counties: PA – Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland, WV – Monongalia County with a maximum value of $30.00
Simply call an official and licensedTaxi Cab/VETaxi/Uber/Lyft, get a ride from one location to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence, pay the driver and send a copy of the bill with a Valid Id to Frank Walker Law at FreeRide@frankwalkerlaw.com or mailed to
Frank Walker Law
428 Forbes Avenue, Ste. 1800
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
For reimbursement by Paypal.
Reimbursement Good for One Person per ride and One Ride for the 2017 Holiday Season December 24 – January 1, 2018.
** Important **Materials must be Received by 11:59pm EST on January 2, 2018 for consideration of Reimbursement.
For more information on the program, call Frank Walker Law at 412-532-6805.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Frank Walker Law
The time has arrived: The Short work week, the family plans, and most of all…THE FOOD!
Thanksgiving is a time to relax, indulge and enjoy the time with your loved ones. Although Thanksgiving dinner is typically on the Thursday, the “festivities” begin earlier in the week, and the police know it all too well.
Don’t Risk a DUI this Thanksgiving Weekend. Tips from a Criminal Defense Attorney – Frank Walker Law
This is why we always recommend that you enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday responsibly: Don’t Drink and Drive! Don’t over indulge! Before you hit the dinner parties, make sure you designate a driver, schedule an Uber or a safe ride home.
To encourage responsibility this Thanksgiving Weekend, we will once again re-institute the FREE RIDE program previously established during Labor Day weekend.
In a nutshell: If you are unable to Drive due to your “enjoyment”, call a ride home, send us the receipt and we’ll reimburse you! (Check out the Rules and Conditions Below)
Frank Walker Law -Don’t be Stupid – Please Don’t Drink and Drive
Although the Free Ride program is very popular with party goers, club hoppers, promoters and the like, the program should not be construed as assisting, servicing or encouraging binge drinking or irresponsible behavior. Rather, the message conveyed from the Free Ride Program is simple: Enjoy the Holiday weekend, but please Don’t Drink and Drive.
Again, Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Frank Walker Law. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with your family and friends. Visit loved ones, watch Football and brave the Black Friday Sales if you Dare, but please Don’t Drink and Drive! A DUI arrest is not a good way to spend the weekend.
I don’t want you to need me: Please Don’t Drink and Drive. Frank Walker Law
HOW THE FREE RIDE PROGRAM WORKS
Good for a one way ride to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence between 8:00pm EST Wednesday November 22, 2017 and 8:00am EST Sunday November 26, 2017.
Must be 21 years of age or older to participate with a valid Driver’s License
FREE RIDE covers the following counties: PA – Allegheny, Washington, Butler, Beaver, Westmoreland, WV – Monongalia County with a maximum value of $30.00
Simply call an official and licensedTaxi Cab/VETaxi/Uber/Lyft, get a ride from one location to your home/place of abode for the evening or principal place of residence, pay the driver and send a copy of the bill with a Valid Id to Frank Walker Law at FreeRide@frankwalkerlaw.com or mailed to
Frank Walker Law
428 Forbes Avenue, Ste. 1800
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
For reimbursement by Paypal.
Reimbursement Good for One Person per ride and One Ride for the Thanksgiving Weekend.
** Important **Materials must be Received by 11:59pm EST on November 27, 2017 for consideration of Reimbursement.
For more information on the program, call Frank Walker Law at 412-532-6805.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Enjoying a Drink on a Long Weekend? Just do so Responsibly!
Let’s set aside the arguments about Columbus Day…is it a Valid Holiday? Did he really Discovery America? On Purpose? Who Knows. Regardless of the answers to the foregoing questions, the essential question is this: Will you enjoy this Three Day Weekend? Absolutely! I mean, who doesn’t enjoy a long weekend?
We agree. Enjoy the long weekend, but please do so responsibly: Don’t Drink and Drive!
Cops will be out looking to keep our streets safe this long weekend. Please don’t overdue it this weekend and compound it with a stupid decision by getting behind the wheel of a car. Order an Uber, Lyft, Taxi or just stay in and enjoy your drinks at home. (If you are 21!)
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
In most criminal cases, there’s likely to be a time where a police officer takes the stand to present evidence for the prosecution. How the police officer witness is handled can make or break any case. Police witnesses offer special challenges on cross examination. First of all, there are inherent biases to combat with the jury. The jury looks at the accused as a potential criminal and liar. Meanwhile, police officers are often looked at by jurors with respect and admiration. Therefore its important to ask police officer questions at trial in a planned and careful matter that takes these biases into account.
The most helpful tool in preparing for the cross examination of a police witness is their report. The written report of police witnesses will be available in discovery, and can be used to nail down the officer to a single version of events. The point isn’t to construct an elaborate trap like you may see on tv. Instead, you want to construct a narrative that can illustrate deficits in the officer’s testimony and memory. This may include drawing out exactly what the officer saw (and by implication, what they didn’t see), the lighting and weather conditions, and testing their memory of events. Police officers handle hundreds of cases every year, and mistakes will happen. And if they’re mistaken about some things, its possible for the jury to conclude they are mistaken about others. It is also important to challenge conclusions made by officers that are not supported by physical evidence.
Sometimes the questions you don’t ask are just as important. A well constructed cross examination leads the jury to a conclusion that they draw themselves. Trying to force an officer to admit that they made a mistake that is obviously damaging to their case will often just give them the opportunity to explain it away, and will also give them the opportunity to heap on more damaging information about the defendant. You don’t want to open that door if the prosecution hasn’t already.
Cross examination of a police officer is both an art and a science that is honed over years of trial experience. That’s why you want Attorney Frank Walker to be the one asking the right questions on your behalf. Attorney Walker has years of trial experience and he isn’t afraid to take a tough case to trial. Don’t just plead guilty, lawyer up and fight the case! Call 412-532-6805 to reach his office in Pittsburgh or call (304) 712-2089 for the office in Morgantown. Call now!
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at412-532-6805,24 hours a day, 7 days a weekfor aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Can Underage Drinking Lead to Underage DUI’s? Contact Frank Walker Law Today
Alcohol related crimes are very common on and around college campuses. For some offenses like public intoxication or underage drinking, the charge can be disposed of relatively quickly, and the defendants age can be seen as a mitigating factor. However, drinking and driving underage is a serious offense with serious consequences, which can include jail time and expulsion from school.
The most major difference in the law behind DUI offenses between an adult DUI and an underage DUI is the BAC (blood alcohol content) limit. For most adult drivers, it takes at least a few drinks in a short period of time to be over the legal limit. However, for underage drinkers, the BAC limit is significantly lower, and can be as low as .02, .04 or zero tolerance depending on the state. For must people underage drinkers, even one drink will put them over the legal limit before getting behind the wheel.
The consequences of being underage and getting caught drinking and driving can vary greatly. An underage drinking and driving conviction can end up in jail, or no time served at all. It can end up in probation, substance abuse counseling or therapy, community service, fines, suspension or expulsion from school, or a mix of all of the above. What happens is largely dependent on the facts of the case, the laws of the jurisdiction, and how you and your lawyer handle the case post-arrest. With the right approach, you can avoid a conviction by entering An Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, or mitigate a potential sentence or expulsion by being proactive about substance abuse counseling and taking the situation seriously.
The first step to getting serious is retaining a serious attorney who knows the ins and outs of your local criminal justice system. That’s where Attorney Frank Walker comes in. Attorney Walker has a solid track record of helping college students and other underage kids that have been caught drinking and driving. With offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Morgantown, WV, Attorney Walker has experience with students from dozens of college campuses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. If you or someone you know has been caught drinking and driving underage, its time to get serious about your future. Call Frank Walker today. Call 412-532-6805 to reach the Pittsburgh offices or (304) 712-2089 for the office in Morgantown. We’re waiting to take your call today!
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at412-532-6805,24 hours a day, 7 days a weekfor aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Suspect in police interrogation room without Criminal Attorney
Most people, despite never having been arrested, are familiar with the list of rights known as Miranda Rights. These rights include the right to remain silent, the right to have an attorney present during questioning, the right to have a court-appointed attorney if you can not afford one, and the warning that anything you say can be used against you in court. People are usually familiar with these rights because they can recall some rendition of them from a tv show or movie. And in those movies where the defendant was not read their Miranda Rights, once the lawyer brings that up in court * poof * like magic the case disappears.
But of course its nowhere near that simple. I have had clients come into my office and ask “why, if the cops failed to read me my rights, isn’t the DUI, Underage Drinking or Assault case dismissed?” First, you have to understand when Miranda warnings are required, and what happens when those rules aren’t followed. Miranda warnings are required prior to what is known as a custodial interrogation. Being in custody pivots on the question of whether you were free to leave the scene, or whether you were being detained. And the question of whether you are being interrogated depends on whether you are being asked questions designed to elicit an incriminating response.
If the government violates your rights under Miranda, the statements obtained from you may not be used in court against you. This doesn’t mean the case goes away automatically, as the government may still proceed on other evidence they may have against you. Violation of Miranda usually only proves fatal to the government’s case when your confession is the only evidence they have against you. Statements of witnesses to the crime, video tape, and other evidence may still be used to pursue a case against you.
The analysis of whether a confession or incriminating statement was made in violation of your rights can be a complicated one. For example, Miranda does not apply to statements given outside of custody, which is why many times the police may try to classify interactions as mere encounters. Also, Miranda does not apply to voluntary statements given freely by the defendant that were not done in response to officer questioning. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are far more exceptions, rules, and nuances to these cases than can be discussed in one blog post.
That’s why its important if you’ve been arrested that you ask to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible, prior to giving any statements to police. Call Attorney Frank Walker. The phone lines at the law offices of Frank Walker are open twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
The decisions you make about what to say and who to say it to may define the rest of your life, so make sure they’re made to someone you can trust. Attorney Frank Walker has been serving the citizens of Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown WV for years. Check out FrankWalker.com for more information. Pittsburgh residents can call 412-532-6805 to set up a consultation, and the number for our Morgantown callers is (304) 712-2089.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at412-532-6805,24 hours a day, 7 days a weekfor aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
Similar to our Christmas Post regarding avoiding holiday arrests, the same advice applies to avoiding and preventing DUI arrests during 2017: Drunk Driving Arrests can be prevented with a little bit of planning. Namely, by identifying a designated driver prior to hitting the town.
Avoid a DUI Arrest in 2017
Thus, our FREE LEGAL ADVICE to you is simple: Please enjoy the holiday weekend, spend time with family but do so responsibly!
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident in WVorPA, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at412-532-6805,24 hours a day, 7 days a weekfor aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation following a serious accident or injury.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – May 12, 2016 (For Immediate Release)
Former Resident of Institute, West Virginia, Alumnus of #WVU, #WVSU, #Marshall University and Graduate of South Charleston High School returns home to deliver the 2016 Commencement Speech to Graduates.
Attorney Frank Walker of Frank Walker Law is tapped to give the commencement speech at his High School Alma Mater, South Charleston High School on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Charleston Civic Center.
When contacted about the speech, Attorney Walker was ecstatic about the opportunity, “I’m truly honored to be selected to return home and share this day with the graduates. I’m mindful of the opportunity I will have to impart some wisdom into the minds of our future leaders and I don’t take this responsibility lightly.” Walker also jokingly added, “I just hope I can keep their attention for the entire two hour speech!”
Walker was born and raised in Institute West Virginia and graduated South Charleston High School in 1994. Following High School, Walker Graduated from West Virginia State College (University) in 1998 with a BS in Criminal Justice, Marshall University in 1999 with a MA in Education/Leadership Studies and West Virginia University College of Law in 2003 with a JD in Law.
A self proclaimed “average student” while in High School, Walker was inspired right before graduation to find a way to do better. When asked about what specifically inspired him to go from an average high school student to obtaining multiple degrees including his Juris Doctorate, Attorney Walker simply replied, “Five Simple Wordsreally clicked the switch on for me. I hope those same words can do the same for the graduates. We shall see.”
Attorney Walker Resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his Wife Jennifer and two daughters.
If you or someone you love are facing criminal charges or seriously injured in an accident in WV or PA, contact Attorney Frank Walker immediately at 412-532-6805 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for aggressive and experienced Criminal Defense or Representation in a Civil Case.
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