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by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 25, 2016 | Drug Charges
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just about anyone who is affiliated with the Democratic Party knows Edgar "Sonny" Campbell. He is the head of the United Ward Leaders of Color. His father, Edgar Campbell, Sr., was Philadelphia's Democratic Committee's first African...
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...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes
One fairly serious Violent crime which you can be charged with in the state of Pennsylvania is the charge of Possessing an Instrument of Crime. You can be charged with this crime if the government believes that you possessed an instrument of crime with the intent to...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 13, 2016 | Rule 600
In Pennsylvania, an individual that is accused with a crime has a speedy trial right which is codified under Rule 600 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 600 essentially states than an accused can move to his criminal charges dismissed if he isn't...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 26, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Daylin Leach, a Pennsylvania state senator, hopes to get legislation passed that will get rid of the felony murder rule for second-degree murder. Currently, a mandatory life sentence awaits those who are convicted of second-degree murder in the state. The Democratic...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 17, 2016 | Theft & Property Crimes
Theft is prevalent across the country, including in Pennsylvania. Theft and property crimes comprise different types of offenses, one of which is identity theft, which occurs when an individual uses another person's identifying information -- without that person's...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 7, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Even though we are still in the thick of winter, this is the time when families and students start planning their spring break vacations. The Washington Post recently reported on a conversation that's taking place within a community, its school and families regarding...
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Feb 6, 2016 | Violent Crimes
One of the more frequent types of violent crimes that arises in criminal cases occurs when an accused threatens someone with a firearm. Threatening someone with a firearm can range anywhere from pointing a firearm at someone, cocking a gun, or even motioning to a...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 30, 2016 | Drunk Driving
Pennsylvania's implied consent law essentially dictates that any licensed motorist in the state is presumed to have already provided their tacit permission to submit to any chemical testing for alcohol or drugs once they take the wheel. Consequently, those drivers...
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 14, 2016 | White Collar Crimes
Criminal Liability for Individuals in Matters of Corporate Wrongdoing is a hot topic not in the White Collar Crime Communities. On September 10, 2015, Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates delivered a speech where she outlined her plans to change various...
