You know that if you’re caught with drugs, firearms or other illegal items in your hands or on your person, you’re going to face possession charges – but what does it mean when you’re charged with “constructive” possession of something illegal? A constructive...
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Drug Charges
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...
Can you face charges for a DUI after being drugged?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 10, 2022 | Drug Charges
Imagine going to a club with your friends. You are all having a great time, but after your last drink, you’re feeling unlike yourself. You decide that you should go home because despite not drinking any alcohol, you’re feeling dizzy and disoriented. Your friends made...
Factors that can make penalties for drug crimes more severe
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 24, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, Drug Crimes, Drug Violations
If you find yourself facing the prospect of criminal charges for drug possession, you might not know what to expect. While there is no way to predict exactly how your trial might go, you can get an idea of the types of penalties that the prosecution might seek...
Reasons for dismissed drug charges
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 15, 2020 | Drug Charges
Individuals arrested for possessing illegal drugs in Pennsylvania can later have the charges dropped against them for a variety of reasons. The Supreme Court is responsible for some of these reasons. Other reasons for dropped drug charges can include procedural...
Man arrested in Franklin County drug raid
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 14, 2020 | Drug Charges, Drug Crimes, Drug Violations
On Aug. 6, Pennsylvania authorities arrested a New York man during a drug raid at a Franklin County home. The incident took place just after 9 p.m. Cocaine found when police search residence According to court documents, Pennsylvania State Police troopers executed a...
What to do when you’re facing drug charges
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 24, 2020 | Drug Charges
Drug charges have a varying set of potential consequences. Some repercussions may be minor depending on the drug’s classification. Other charges are more severe and may harm your livelihood and public image. While recreational drug use remains illegal, you can still...
Know how a lawyer can help you come to a plea deal
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 23, 2017 | Drug Charges
In some criminal cases, your best hope for resolving your case in a timely and suitable manner is the plea bargain. This is something that requires you to work with the prosecution to come to an agreement about the charge you are facing or the sentence that you will...
How should I handle it if I find out I have a warrant?
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 21, 2017 | Drug Charges
Some people who have drug charges know that they have a criminal warrant out for their arrest. This is a troubling occurrence that can make it difficult to live your life how you want to live it. If you know that you have a warrant out for your arrest, take a few...
Drug charges might be a call to action for an addict
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 24, 2017 | Drug Charges
We recently discussed how people who are facing drug crimes often need rehabilitation if they want a fair shot at getting out of the criminal justice system's loop. Many people joke that the door to the jail is a revolving door because many of the same people come and...
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