Federal criminal cases are often difficult to face. Not only do you have to deal with the stigma that comes with this type of case, but you also have to deal with going up against the federal government, which has vast resources most of us can't battle against. This...
Federal Crimes
The federal death penalty is very harsh
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 5, 2017 | Federal Crimes
Some people who are facing federal charges are facing the harshest penalty possible in the criminal justice system -- death. Many people don't realize that there is a federal death penalty that some defendants who are charged with murder can face. The federal death...
Child pornography sentence leads man to tears
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 5, 2017 | Federal Crimes
A man who was convicted of possessing, receiving and distributing child pornography in May was sentenced last month to 12 years in prison. The man -- a former Army colonel -- cried when he heard the sentence. On top of the time in prison, he will have to serve 10...
The diversity of those charged with child pornography possession
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 2, 2016 | Federal Crimes
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors take child pornography offenses very seriously because those who profit from it exploit and harm children. About half of those prosecuted for possession of child pornography are accused of having images of children under 6...
Federal criminal charges can lead to harsh penalties
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 29, 2016 | Federal Crimes
Federal criminal charges are very serious charges that often involve very complex circumstances. Federal prosecutors have the resources and time to work very hard toward getting convictions on the cases they are working on. That means that you need a tip-top defense...
When does kidnapping fall under federal jurisdiction?
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 18, 2016 | Federal Crimes
Kidnapping is generally a state charge, although there are several situations that might occur where it becomes a federal offense. In these cases, federal jurisdiction takes over. Some of these situations include: -- Kidnapping a foreign office, an official guest or...