In Pennsylvania, a charge that cromes up in Criminal Defense is Institutional Vandalism. it is a crime to vandalize, deface, and destroy anyone's property without consent. This crime involving Criminal Defense issues is known as institutional vandalism....
traffic offenses accidents involving death or personal injury
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 23, 2016 | Traffic Offense
In Pennsylvania, car accidents are a common occurrence that happen daily. Unfortunately, traffic offenses accidents involving death or personal injury are very serious. Sometimes car accidents result in death or personal injury for one or more of the people...
traffic offense overtaking school bus
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 20, 2016 | Traffic Offense
In Pennsylvania, it is a traffic offense when overtaking a school bus. It is against the law to not stop as you approach a school bus with their red signals flashing. This traffic offense is known as meeting or overtaking school bus. Meeting or overtaking a...
Violent crimes, possession firearm at a court
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, violent crimes such as possession of a firearm at a court are very serious. Violent Crimes like this are known as possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility. Per title 18 section 913 subsection (a)(1)...
Violent Crimes Criminal Coercion
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 11, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, Violent Crimes such as Criminal Coercion occur if someone restricts another person's freedom by threatening them. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Criminal Coercion. Per title 18 section 2906 of the PA crimes code, a person commits criminal...
Violent Crimes Unlawful Restraint
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 3, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, unlawfully holding another person against his will is a serious offense and one of the more Violent Crimes of Unlawful Restraint. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Unlawful Restraint. Per the PA crimes code Title 18 section 2902(a),...
White Collar Crimes Perjury
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 1, 2016 | White Collar Crimes
In Pennsylvania, it is a type of White Collar Crime to make a false statement during a judicial proceeding. This White Collar Crime is known as Perjury. Per Title 18 Section 4902, a person commits Perjury if in any official proceeding he makes a false statement under...