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by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Apr 4, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, it is not only illegal to physically commit a crime, but also to solicit another person to commit a crime. A person is guilty of solicitation to commit a crime, regardless of a Criminal Defense, if with the intent of promoting...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 26, 2017 | Criminal Defense
One of the primary defenses in Criminal Cases is the defense of self-defense. Self-Defense can be used as a defense in Criminal Cases for a number of different reasons. First, an accused can use self-defense in order to defend himself, other people that he is with or...
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...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 16, 2017 | Drug Charges
People who are charged with crimes face an uncertain future, especially when they know that a conviction is likely. One issue that plagues the criminal justice system is that the focus is placed on punishment and not on rehabilitation. It is very easy to tell someone...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Eyewitness identification in Criminal Defense is one of the major tools that the government uses to put together its case against a criminal defendant. The government in its case before a jury, must be able to prove that it was the accused that committed the crime and...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 3, 2017 | Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are criminal activities that involve a victim. In most cases, the victim is injured in some way or killed during the crime, which is what classifies it as violent. These types of crimes can divided into three high-level categories: sex crimes, crimes...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 23, 2017 | Underage Drinking
In Pennsylvania, the crime of Underage Drinking is called Purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages and appears under Title 18 Pa. C.S. 6308. carrying a fake ID There are a number of defenses to the charge of...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 12, 2017 | State Intermediate Punishment
State Intermediate Punishment is a program called SIP which is helpful for inmates in the Pennsylvania State Prison system with drug or alcohol problems. If you have been convicted of a drug-related offense and are looking for options other than State Prison,...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 10, 2017 | Violent Crimes
Taking another person's life is an action that can have a huge impact on your future. If you are taken to the homicide division of the police department, you should understand what comprises homicide. This can help you as you plan your defense against the charges...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 7, 2017 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, one of the types of violent crimes that you can be charged with is the crime of causing or risking catastrophe. It is a crime in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to cause a major panic in a public place. This crime is known as causing...
