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...
Drug charges might be a call to action for an addict
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...
Does rehabilitation have a place in criminal justice?
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...
Criminal Defense eyewitness identification
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...
What constitutes a violent crime?
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...