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by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
One major aspect of criminal defense cases is the statute of limitations. In Pennsylvania, like many other states around the United States, set what are known as statute of limitations on certain crimes. rape Essentially a statute of limitation is the time period in...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 12, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Although not specifically considered in the violent crimes category, making a false statement with the purchase of a firearm can be very serious. murder In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, like all other states, in order to purchase a firearm a federal background...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 3, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Generally speaking, violent crimes such as simple assault involve either the intentional causing of bodily injury to another person or the attempt to cause bodily injury to another person. assault crimes An example of this would be one person punching another...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 27, 2019 | Theft
There are many statutes under Pennsylvania law dealing with Theft Crimes specifically Unauthorized Use of an automobile. They range from minor traffic violations to DUI to theft of an automobile. Drivers can also find themselves being charged with a motor vehicle...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 19, 2019 | Sex Crimes
Sex Crimes such as Loitering and prowling at night is a criminal offense defined under section 5506 of the Pa criminal code. Essentially, this act is defined as maliciously loitering or maliciously prowling around an occupied structure at night. child endangerment...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 4, 2019 | Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes such as Abuse and neglect of care dependent person is a criminal offense is defined under section 2713 of the Pa criminal code. This offense deals with the relationship between a caretaker (ex: parent) and a care dependent person (ex: a child)....
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense charges such as False Statement to a Police Office can be found in title 18 section 4906 of the Pa criminal code. Under the code, it is illegal to give false information law enforcement authorities. assault crimes The first subsection of the statute...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 18, 2019 | DUI
One very serious crime that can accompany a DUI charge is Vehicular Manslaughter. Accidents are one of the most common causes of death in the United States. aggravated assault while DUI In the modern era, cars are essential means of transportation for most people but...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 16, 2019 | DUI
Occupational Limited Licenses may be obtained in certain cases when you are convicted for a DUI. DUI marijuana If you have had your driver's license suspended in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a result of a DUI or some other crime, you may still be able to drive...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 14, 2019 | DUI
One vehicle crime that is related to DUI is Leaving the Scene of an accident. Any driver that is involved in an automobile accident is required by law to stop and provide the necessary information to resolve the situation. DWI Typically, the information that must be...
