In Pennsylvania, driving under the influence is a crime that is taken very seriously. If you are arrested for a DUI for a second time, you will face harsher penalties than if it was your first. In order for a DUI to be considered your second offense, it must be the...
Sex Crimes, failure to comply with registration requirements
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 21, 2016 | Sex Crimes
In Pennsylvania, if you commit certain sex crimes you are required to register to Megan's Law. If you don't register, then you can be charged with Sex Crimes such as failure to comply with registration requirements. The purpose of Megan's Law is to inform...
Violent Crimes Voluntary Manslaughter
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 18, 2016 | Violent Crimes
One of the most serious Violent Crimes an accused can be charged with is the crime of Voluntary Manslaughter. In order to be convicted of Violent Crimes such as Voluntary Manslaughter, the government must prove that the accused kills another individual without...
Theft Bad Checks
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 11, 2016 | Theft
In Pennsylvania, it is a Theft crime to pass Bad Checks. Theft Crimes like Bad Checks occur when an accused tries to pass checks as a form of payment. This offense is known as bad checks. Per title 18 section 4105(a)(1) of the Pennsylvania crimes code, a...
Criminal Defense furnishing drug free urine
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 4, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Pennsylvania and criminal defense it is a crime for furnishing drug free urine to another. Under Criminal Defense law, furnishing drug free urine to another can occur in order to help someone beat a drug test. Urine drug testing is used in many...