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by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 23, 2018 | DUI
An individual charged with DUI may also be charged with the more serious crime of Endangering the Welfare of a Child if he is driving drunk with children in the car. The crime of endangering the welfare of a child can be found in Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Crimes...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 21, 2018 | DUI
A major issue in DUI cases occurs when criminal defendants are refusing to submit to a chemical test in a DUI case. DUI rehab When talking about a chemical test, it is a common test to give after someone is arrested for the suspicion of DUI to see if there...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 18, 2018 | College Crime
A West Chester University student has been charged recently with various Sex Crimes and Child Pornography. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia, on June 1, 2018 Ryan Davis was charged and arrested for transporting, receiving, and possessing child...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 7, 2018 | Theft & Property Crimes
In some older movies, especially comedies, teenagers egg a person's house or toilet paper a yard. This is usually done as a prank and not with malicious intent. What you might not realize is that these seemingly innocent acts can actually land the teen in the court...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 7, 2018 | School Bullying
In the city of Philadelphia there was a $500,000 verdict in a School Bullying case. The case dealt with a juvenile named Amanda Wible and her struggle of being bullied threw the Philadelphia school district for her gender -and other related issues. school...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 24, 2018 | Murder
Murder charges can frequently result in cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome involves allegations where a defendant is accused of shaking a baby or toddler with such ferocity that death results. manslaughter One of the biggest issues in murder...
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....
