In Pennsylvania, it is a crime to physically assault another person. There are several different statutes in PA that prosecute Violent Crimes like Simple Assault. Violent Crimes such as Simple Assault make it illegal to physically harm someone. One of the...
traffic offense possession of a driver’s license
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 23, 2016 | Traffic Offense
In Pennsylvania, it is a traffic offense unless you are in possession of a driver's license when you operate a motor vehicle. If you are a licensed driver, it is required that you carry your license on you at all times while operating a motor...
Homicide isn’t always a criminal act
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 21, 2016 | Violent Crimes
When most people hear of a homicide, they automatically think of a criminal act. That isn't always the case. Some homicides aren't criminal acts at all. In the most general sense, a homicide is simply the killing of a human. There are several different types of...
violent crimes possessing offensive weapons
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, possessing weapons that are considered offensive or are prohibited is a serious offense and may be considered violent crimes. This violent crimes offense is known as prohibited offensive weapons. A person commits prohibited offensive weapons when he...
Criminal Defense Underage Drinking
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 13, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania Criminal Defense, it is a crime of Underage Drinking for anyone under the age of 21 to consume, possess, purchase, or transport alcohol. This crime of Underage Drinking is known as purchase, consumption, possession or transportation of liquor or malt...
violent crimes terroristic threats
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 11, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, violent crimes occur when threats are made that considered terrorist. Violent crimes such as this are known as terrorist threats. According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, a person commits the crime of terrorist threats if the person...
Theft unauthorized use of an automobile
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 9, 2016 | Theft
In Pennsylvania, it is a theft crime to use another person's automobile or other vehicles without their consent. This crime is known as unauthorized use of automobiles and is a theft crime. Unauthorized use of an automobile is also often referred to as...
Suppression Motions stop-and-frisk
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 4, 2016 | Suppression
The United States Constitution protects the citizens of the United States against unreasonable searches and seizures via Suppression Motions. Although the Fourth Amendment mentions the need for a warrant in order to perform a search, under certain circumstances a...
Drivers License suspension
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 2, 2016 | Driver's License Suspension
In Pennsylvania, if you commit a number of specific crimes you may be subject to a Driver's License suspension even if you request a Hearing. According to Title 75 section 1532(d) of the PA Crimes Code, the department shall levy a Driver's License...