One of the more serious violent crimes that an individual can be charged with is the crime of Possessing or transferring a firearm by a convicted felon. This crime can be found under Title 18 section 6105 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. The statute specifically...
Drug charges filed against son of city ward leader
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 25, 2016 | Drug Charges
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just about anyone who is affiliated with the Democratic Party knows Edgar "Sonny" Campbell. He is the head of the United Ward Leaders of Color. His father, Edgar Campbell, Sr., was Philadelphia's Democratic Committee's first African...
When does kidnapping fall under federal jurisdiction?
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 18, 2016 | Federal Crimes
Kidnapping is generally a state charge, although there are several situations that might occur where it becomes a federal offense. In these cases, federal jurisdiction takes over. Some of these situations include: -- Kidnapping a foreign office, an official guest or...
Violent Crimes: Possessing instruments of Crime
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes
One fairly serious Violent crime which you can be charged with in the state of Pennsylvania is the charge of Possessing an Instrument of Crime. You can be charged with this crime if the government believes that you possessed an instrument of crime with the intent to...
Rule 600: What does it mean
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 13, 2016 | Rule 600
In Pennsylvania, an individual that is accused with a crime has a speedy trial right which is codified under Rule 600 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 600 essentially states than an accused can move to his criminal charges dismissed if he isn't...