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On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 16, 2018 | Drug Crimes
One of the primary defenses raised in Drug Crimes cases is to argue that the police did not have probable cause to stop a vehicle and later search the car for drugs. Intent to Deliver charges Typically, the police claim that they stopped a vehicle because the...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 14, 2018 | Sex Crimes
Although not defined as part of Sex Crimes, Unauthorized school bus entry is generally linked into that category as a result of the fact that school buses are used to transport kids and other minors. child endangerment Since school buses carry minors, District...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 10, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One issue that arises with great frequency in Criminal Defense cases is should I waive my Preliminary Hearing? Before we answer and look at that question it is helpful to review just what a Preliminary Hearing is. A Preliminary Hearing is a statutory right that is...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 7, 2018 | Violent Crimes
One issue that comes up in Violent Crimes cases is what is malice? And when does it apply in criminal charges. The legal definition of malice concerns a state of mind that the government must prove that the defendant possessed when he committed a certain criminal act....
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One of the most important aspects of Criminal Defense is the filing of Pre-Trial Motions. Pre-Trial motions are essentially requests by the defense that the court make a ruling on the admissibility of certain evidence during the trial. arrest warrants As many...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 22, 2018 | Drug Crimes
One issue that seems to arise in Drug Crimes cases is the issue of Entrapment. Frequently, criminal defendants facing Drug Crimes charges will feel as though the police officers or state troopers entrapped them into committing the crime. Under Pennsylvania law...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 15, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
In the world of Juvenile Crimes and Criminal Defense, a Consent Decree is typically the goal of the criminal defense attorney. teen sexting As already discussed in previous blogs, the juvenile criminal system has some similarities to the adult court system, but...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 9, 2018 | Juvenile Crimes
One of the first steps in cases involving the allegation of juvenile crimes is the informal intake with the juvenile probation officer. sex crimes against minors The informal intake occurs after a case has been referred by a law enforcement officer to the...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 4, 2018 | Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes such as Voluntary Manslaughter of an unborn child are extremely serious crimes. Assault Crimes Voluntary Manslaughter is a charge accusing a criminal defendant of killing another person, in the case of this statute an unborn child. In order to be found...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 26, 2018 | Violent Crimes
A conviction for Violent Crimes such as Retaliation against a witness or victim can have serious consequences. In order to be convicted of this crime the government must prove the following criminal elements beyond a reasonable doubt: First, that the defendant harms...
