Murder charges can frequently result in cases of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome involves allegations where a defendant is accused of shaking a baby or toddler with such ferocity that death results. manslaughter One of the biggest issues in murder...
Drug Crimes probable cause to stop a vehicle
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 16, 2018 | Drug Crimes
One of the primary defenses raised in Drug Crimes cases is to argue that the police did not have probable cause to stop a vehicle and later search the car for drugs. Intent to Deliver charges Typically, the police claim that they stopped a vehicle because the...
Sex Crimes Unauthorized school bus entry
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 14, 2018 | Sex Crimes
Although not defined as part of Sex Crimes, Unauthorized school bus entry is generally linked into that category as a result of the fact that school buses are used to transport kids and other minors. child endangerment Since school buses carry minors, District...
Criminal Defense Should I waive my Preliminary Hearing
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 10, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One issue that arises with great frequency in Criminal Defense cases is should I waive my Preliminary Hearing? Before we answer and look at that question it is helpful to review just what a Preliminary Hearing is. A Preliminary Hearing is a statutory right that is...
Violent Crimes what is malice?
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 7, 2018 | Violent Crimes
One issue that comes up in Violent Crimes cases is what is malice? And when does it apply in criminal charges. The legal definition of malice concerns a state of mind that the government must prove that the defendant possessed when he committed a certain criminal act....
Criminal Defense Pre-trial motions
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense
One of the most important aspects of Criminal Defense is the filing of Pre-Trial Motions. Pre-Trial motions are essentially requests by the defense that the court make a ruling on the admissibility of certain evidence during the trial. arrest warrants As many...