Federal criminal charges are very serious charges that often involve very complex circumstances. Federal prosecutors have the resources and time to work very hard toward getting convictions on the cases they are working on. That means that you need a tip-top defense...
DUI: Implied Consent law after Birchfield
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 28, 2016 | DUI
There has been a drastic change under Pennsylvania DUI law as a result of the Birchfield ruling and the implications on implied consent. This blog will address DUI implied consent law after Birchfield. Recently, the United States Supreme Court...
Sex Crimes: Registration for Sex Offenders
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 22, 2016 | Sex Crimes
The Sex Crimes laws in Pennsylvania dealing with the registration for sex offenders is fairly complex. The Sex Crimes laws in Pennsylvania deal with two various aspects. First, the registration for sex offenders who are convicted of certain sex crimes. And second, the...
Criminal Defense: Discovery Motion
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 20, 2016 | Criminal Defense
A Discovery Motion can be a significant portion of pre-trial litigation in Criminal Defense cases. Specifically, if an accused's attorney does not make specific requests for discovery in Criminal Defense Cases via a Discovery Motion, then he might not be...
Violent crimes demand a comprehensive defense strategy
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 17, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Last week, we discussed some of the laws that pertain to first-degree murder charges in Pennsylvania. Murder isn't the only violent crime charge that a person might face here. Manslaughter, assault, battery, rape and similar charges are also possible. In each of these...
Violent Crimes: Intimidation of witness
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 12, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Intimidation of a witness or victim is one of the more serious violent crimes that a criminal defendant can be charged with. Intimidation of a Witness can be found in Title 18 and section 4952 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Assault Crimes As one of the...