Many things are contentious in divorce, but property division in Pennsylvania is one key topic you and your spouse may fight over. The process of your divorce depends on a few factors including whether it is a fault or no-fault divorce. The court determines the...
Have you prepared for slip-and-fall season?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 3, 2019 | Slip And Fall Injury
Wintertime in Pennsylvania is not too far off, which means you can expect snow and ice to cover various walking surfaces. That also means you can expect more people to suffer slip-and-fall accidents while out and about. To help you keep both feet on the ground,...
Pennsylvania troopers release high DUI arrest statistics for 2018
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
State troopers in Pennsylvania have a zero-tolerance policy against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you choose to drive under the influence, state police will be on the lookout. They will not hesitate to arrest you for a DUI if you are impaired....
Criminal Defense attempt
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Aug 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
One of the more serious of criminal charges in criminal defense cases under the inchoate umbrella is the charge of criminal attempt. Criminal attempt is defined under section 901 of the Pa criminal code. child endangerment It states that an individual is guilty...
Criminal Defense Conspiracy
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jul 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Another serious crime under the category of inchoate crimes and criminal defense is criminal conspiracy. Criminal conspiracy is defined under section 903 of the Pa criminal code. child porn cases Essentially a person is guilty of criminal conspiracy if they agree...
Charged with underage drinking or DUI in Pennsylvania?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 22, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Reasonable people disagree over whether the minimum drinking age is the best way to handle drinking among young people. Many people argue that parents, not the government, should decide when it's appropriate for young people to drink. Others believe that safe,...
Criminal defense solicitation
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jul 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Another crime in the realm of criminal defense under the inchoate umbrella of crimes is criminal solicitation. Criminal solicitation is defined under section 902 of the Pa criminal code. rape The statute essentially defines criminal solicitation as one individual...
Criminal Defense Illegal search
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jul 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
An illegal search can be a huge issue in criminal defense cases. The fourth amendment of the United States constitution protects us citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. child endangerment In order for the police to search an individual's property...
Sex Crimes Tender years
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jul 5, 2019 | Sex Crimes
For victims of a sex crimes, going through the criminal justice system and facing their alleged abuser, can expose them to unwanted feelings that would make them very uncomfortable. This is especially true of child victims. child endangerment In order to help...
Theft Crimes Forgery
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 29, 2019 | Theft
One of the more common theft crimes an individual can commit is the act of Forgery. Forgery, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is defined under section 4101 of the Pa criminal code. fraud It states that an individual commits the act of forgery if they do any of the...
Criminal Defense Criminal mischief
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the act commonly referred to as vandalism in criminal defense cases, is legally defined as criminal mischief in the Pa crimes code. Specifically, criminal mischief is defined under section 3304. Juvenile sex crimes It states...
Theft Receiving stolen property
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 25, 2019 | Theft
Many cases involving theft such as receiving stolen property make their way through the courts each year. fraud defense One of the most common cases involving theft is receiving stolen property. Receiving stolen property is defined under section 3925 of the Pa...
Theft Crimes theft by failure to make required disposition
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 24, 2019 | Theft
Theft Crimes Statutes such as theft by failure to make required disposition can cover a wide range of different offenses. embezzlement One of those types of theft is theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received. This offense is defined under...
Violent Crimes Recklessly endangering another person
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 11, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes Recklessly endangering another person or REAP is a charge a prosecutor may bring against an individual that encompasses a whole host of different behaviors. It is defined under section 2705 of the Pa criminal code. gun crimes The statute is very...
DUI refusal
by Law Offices of Kelly & Conte | Jun 9, 2019 | DUI
A Dui refusal is a term for when a suspect for a DUI refuses to consent to a breath or blood test. When an officer suspects an individual of driving under the influence (DUI), they will ask that individual to submit to some form of testing. defending DUI cases...