Being charged with a drug offense is stressful, but when the charge is for something you did not physically possess, the situation can feel especially confusing. Constructive possession refers to a legal theory where someone is considered to have control over illegal...
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Do you have to unlock your phone for a police officer?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 6, 2025 | Criminal Defense
A police officer detains you and wants to ask you questions. They say that you’ve been accused of selling illegal drugs. You’re not necessarily under arrest, but they are conducting their investigation and want to learn more. During this process, the officer asks you...
What are the long-term consequences of criminal charges?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 30, 2024 | Criminal Defense
If an individual is charged with criminal activity, there may be some clear penalties. For example, many people will face severe fines and jail time. Fines can exceed thousands of dollars and incarceration can go on for decades depending on the severity of the crime....
What you need to know about plea deals
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Most criminal cases in the country are resolved through plea deals. Here is how this works. You agree to plead guilty or no contest to the charges against you in exchange for a lesser sentence or some other concessions by the prosecution. The whole point of a plea...
Cybercrimes in college: The risks and academic fallout
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 29, 2024 | College Crime, Criminal Defense
As the digital landscape expands, so does the incidence of cybercrimes. Any industry that relies on computers to get work done is vulnerable to exploitation from hackers and other cyber bad actors. This includes the education sector, where faculty and students rely...
Hazing: When is it considered a crime?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 10, 2023 | College Crime, Criminal Defense
One of the highlights of college life is the many clubs, sports teams and social organizations a student can join. However, several of these organizations have a dark side: as a rite of initiation, senior members would subject new recruits to hazing. Hazing methods...
Using another person’s urine in a drug test – is it a crime?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 3, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Juvenile Crimes
There are various reasons for a drug test. Maybe an employer wants to ensure that prospective new hires are free from the influence of illegal substances. Or a sports organization wants to test if student-athletes aren’t taking any performance-enhancing or...
The open alcohol container law – Who’s banned from holding a drink?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Per Pennsylvania law, driving while drunk or under the intoxicating effects of a controlled substance is illegal. Inebriation impairs a driver’s ability to react and motor skills, making them a danger to themselves and others on the road. The state also has laws that...
Key violent crime statistics in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 26, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Violent crime takes place in Pennsylvania, just as it does in any other state. However, crime rates show that Pennsylvania actually has slightly less crime than the national average. The national median has been measured at four violent crimes for every 1,000...
Underage drinking can lead to trouble with the law
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 31, 2023 | Children Youth & Services, Criminal Defense
You might think that of all the various things that Pennsylvania prohibits, underage drinking is one of the least damaging to society. Children will grow up and eventually start drinking alcohol when they’re older, so what’s wrong with letting them have a sip now and...
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