A conviction for Violent Crimes such as Retaliation against a witness or victim can have serious consequences. In order to be convicted of this crime the government must prove the following criminal elements beyond a reasonable doubt: First, that the defendant harms...
Criminal Defense Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 20, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One crime of dishonesty which can be found in the realm of criminal defense is the charge of Tampering or fabricating physical evidence. This charge can be found in Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and in section 4910. The crime typically is used by law...
Violent Crimes Fantasy Role Playing Defense
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 13, 2018 | Violent Crimes
One rarely used defense in Violent Crimes cases and other cases is the Fantasy Role Playing Defense. This defense first appeared predominately in the media in 2012 in the federal prosecution against Gilberto Valle, with conspiracy to commit kidnapping. He was arrested...
Violent Crimes Weapons of Mass Destruction
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 11, 2018 | Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes such as the Possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction can be extremely serious charges which almost always require the assistance of an experienced Chester County Criminal Lawyer. Domestic VIolence Charges The criminal elements which the government...
Finding an apartment to rent when you have a criminal history
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 9, 2018 | Theft & Property Crimes
Landlords can be very picky about who they rent to. With the exception of specific exclusions, they have every right to be this way. Unfortunately, this means that a person who has a felony might have great difficulties finding a place to live when he or she needs...
Violent Crimes Unlawful Restraint
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 8, 2018 | Violent Crimes
Violent Crimes such as Unlawful Restraint can have a very serious effect on an accused's future. The crime of Unlawful Restraint is fully explained in section 2902 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. In order to be found guilty of this crime, the government...
Federal criminal cases are difficult, not impossible
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 2, 2018 | Federal Crimes
Federal criminal cases are often difficult to face. Not only do you have to deal with the stigma that comes with this type of case, but you also have to deal with going up against the federal government, which has vast resources most of us can't battle against. This...