Pennsylvania legislature passed an amendment in 2014 that significantly increased a mandatory minimum for anyone who violates 75 § 3742 - Accidents involving death or serious bodily injury. This new law increases the penalty from one year to three years for...
5 accused of involvement in Pennsylvania drug rings
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 19, 2015 | Drug Violations
Pennsylvania police officers took five people into custody in the Pittsburgh area on Jan. 12 after they were accused of being involved in a drug trafficking ring. One of the accused individuals, a 32-year-old man living in West Homestead, was believed to be a part of...
Pennsylvania Rule regarding time limit for filing pretrial motions
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 15, 2015 | Motions
Pennsylvania permits the filing of omnibus pretrial motions. These motions range in the type of the issues that can be challenged and the type of relief sought. For instance, one type of omnibus pretrial motion is known as a motion to suppress which is...
Pennsylvania Rule regarding Severance of Offenses or Defendants
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 13, 2015 | Motions
Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure permits a severance of charges or severance of defendants in criminal trials. This rule is generally made upon motion of the defense. This rule is permitted to be used if the moving party may be prejudiced by...