In Pennsylvania criminal defense, it is a crime to move in an idle manner and to make stops for no reason in the course of a trip at night time. This crime whereby someone stays in a given area at night for no purpose is known as loitering and prowling at night time....
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Criminal Defense solicitation
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 4, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, it is not only illegal to physically commit a crime, but also to solicit another person to commit a crime. A person is guilty of solicitation to commit a crime, regardless of a Criminal Defense, if with the intent of promoting...
Self-Defense in Criminal Cases
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 26, 2017 | Criminal Defense
One of the primary defenses in Criminal Cases is the defense of self-defense. Self-Defense can be used as a defense in Criminal Cases for a number of different reasons. First, an accused can use self-defense in order to defend himself, other people that he is with or...
Criminal Defense eyewitness identification
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Eyewitness identification in Criminal Defense is one of the major tools that the government uses to put together its case against a criminal defendant. The government in its case before a jury, must be able to prove that it was the accused that committed the crime and...
criminal defense false swearing
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 11, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense false swearing charges. There may be situations in your life where you find yourself making statements under oath or equivalent affirmation by law in a criminal case. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to be as honest as...
Criminal Defense furnishing drug free urine
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 4, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania and criminal defense it is a crime for furnishing drug free urine to another. Under Criminal Defense law, furnishing drug free urine to another can occur in order to help someone beat a drug test. Urine drug testing is used in many...
Criminal Defense Institutional Vandalism
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 27, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania, a charge that cromes up in Criminal Defense is Institutional Vandalism. it is a crime to vandalize, deface, and destroy anyone's property without consent. This crime involving Criminal Defense issues is known as institutional vandalism....
Criminal Defense Underage Drinking
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 13, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, it is a crime of Underage Drinking for anyone under the age of 21 to consume, possess, purchase, or transport alcohol. This crime of Underage Drinking is known as purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt...
Criminal Defense and Criminal Mischief
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 27, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania concerning Criminal Defense, criminal mischief charges are among some of the most common charges that people face. Criminal mischief charges could arise from situations such as spray painting someone's house or throwing a rock through someone's car...
Criminal Defense, Disorderly Conduct
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 24, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Criminal Defense law in Pennsylvania, disorderly conduct charges are fairly common. Disorderly Conduct charges are common in Criminal Defense due to the fact that the disorderly conduct statute in PA covers a variety of different behaviors. It is a broad...

