Even though the rate of incarceration has decreased slightly in the past decade in Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States, many advocates for justice reform believe more needs to be done. The First Step Act, which was passed into law in 2018, is designed to...
Ruling could limit use of biometric data to unlock phones
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 22, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Many people in Pennsylvania are concerned about the threat to personal privacy that can come with technological developments. This is especially true of people who are involved with the criminal justice system as an increasing amount of evidence involves material...
Sex Crimes Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Image
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 16, 2019 | Sex Crimes
With the rapid advancement of modern technology, law makers are in the position of having to play catch up in the area of Sex Crimes and the Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images. child pornography One such example where lawmakers had to step in and pass...
Sex Crimes Involuntary Deviant Sexual Intercourse
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 8, 2019 | Sex Crimes
The sexual offense of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse is a very similar offense to other sex crimes such as rape. This crime of IDSI is defined under section 3123 of the Pa criminal code. CYS investigations The difference between Involuntary Deviant Sexual...