Law Offices of Kelly & Conte‘s Blog
Will a drug conviction affect my child’s financial aid?
Most college students have a lot of on their plate: keeping up with schoolwork, often working a part-time job and participating in all the fun activities that surround college life. However, with much more freedom than they had in high school, they may not always make...
Who gets the house in my divorce?
Many things are contentious in divorce, but property division in Pennsylvania is one key topic you and your spouse may fight over. The process of your divorce depends on a few factors including whether it is a fault or no-fault divorce. The court determines the...
America’s Top 100 High Stake Litigators
Announcing the selection of Law Offices of Kelly & Conte among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2019.  Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial...
Have you prepared for slip-and-fall season?
Wintertime in Pennsylvania is not too far off, which means you can expect snow and ice to cover various walking surfaces. That also means you can expect more people to suffer slip-and-fall accidents while out and about. To help you keep both feet on the ground,...
violent crimes Firearms not to be carried without a permit
In violent crimes cases in Pennsylvania, firearms are not to be carried in a concealed fashion without the possession of a permit. The second amendment of the United States constitution guarantees that citizens have the right to bear arms. It is one of the most...
Pennsylvania troopers release high DUI arrest statistics for 2018
State troopers in Pennsylvania have a zero-tolerance policy against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you choose to drive under the influence, state police will be on the lookout. They will not hesitate to arrest you for a DUI if you are impaired....
Violent crimes and domestic violence
Some of the most serious violent crimes that make their way through the criminal justice system involve domestic violence. Pennsylvania has passed a number of different statutes in order to alleviate the distress for victims of domestic violence. One such statue is...
Criminal defense Inchoate crimes
Inchoate crimes, or incomplete crimes in the realm of criminal defense, are a broad category of various actions that lead to the commission of a crime or amount to an indirect participation in the crime. CYS investigations Pennsylvania law establishes that there...
Violent Crimes Possession of a firearm by a minor
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Violent Crimes such as possession of a firearm by a minor can be a very serious offense. Under the law, an individual to lawfully possess a firearm, that individual must be over the age of 18. manslaughter Being under the age...
Rule 403 of Criminal Defense Procedure
When a defendant in a criminal defense case goes to trial with a jury, there are rules of Procedure such as rule 403 as to what can and cannot be shown to the members of jury. child endangerment Rule 403 of the criminal procedure deals directly with this issue....
