In Pennsylvania, if you commit certain sex crimes you are required to register to Megan's Law. If you don't register, then you can be charged with Sex Crimes such as failure to comply with registration requirements. The purpose of Megan's Law is to inform...
Sex Crimes Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 22, 2016 | Sex Crimes
Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse is one of several Sex Crimes in Pennsylvania. Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) is similar to Sex Crimes such as rape, but differs in a few different ways. There are several different acts that are covered by the...
Sex Crimes Unlawful dissemination of intimate image
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 20, 2016 | Sex Crimes
After a relationship or marriage comes to an end, it is not uncommon for people to hold onto certain photos and memorabilia which can result in sex crimes such as Unlawful Dissemination of intimate image. Some may find themselves holding onto photos that could be...
sex crimes endangering the welfare of a child
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 5, 2016 | Sex Crimes
One of the most common sex crimes is endangering the welfare of a child. In terms of sex crimes charges in Pennsylvania, there are specific statutes that exist for the sole purpose of protecting the well-being of children. As defined in the Pennsylvania...
Sex Crimes: Corruption of Minors
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 18, 2016 | Sex Crimes
In terms of Sex Crimes, Corruption of Minors is one of the least serious offenses that you can be charged with. Sex Crimes charges such as Corruption of Minors is a serious charge when compared to non-sexual criminal charges. The corruption of...
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...
Sex Crimes: Indecent Exposure
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 25, 2016 | Sex Crimes
A conviction for Sex Crimes such as Indecent exposure can be life altering. Although Indecent Exposure is not a crime that requires registration under Megan's Law or SORNA which stands for "Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act", a conviction for this...
Sex Crimes: the Bill Cosby Case
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jan 2, 2016 | Sex Crimes
The Bill Cosby case is all over the news right now and it brings up issues regarding Sex Crimes and whether or not it hurts the prosecution to wait so long to bring criminal sex crimes charges against an accused. The main sex crime charge that Bill Cosby has been...
Indecent Exposure sex crimes charge
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 30, 2015 | Sex Crimes
There are many different sex crimes that an individual can be charged with in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Sex Crime Lawyers These charges range from felonies of the first degree which are punishable by up to 20 years in state...
Sex Crimes: Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 19, 2015 | Sex Crimes
Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse is an extraordinarily serious crime. Very similar to rape, a person who is found guilty of committing Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse can face anywhere from a maximum of 20 years in state prison to life in...
Mistake to Age Defense in Statutory Rape/ Sex Assault charges
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 2, 2015 | Sex Crimes
Statutory Sexual Assault/ Statutory Rape is a very serious Sex Crimes charge. The Sex Crime is graded as a felony of the second degree and punishable by up to 10 years in state prison. In order to be found guilty of Statutory Rape the government must prove that:...
Defending against Indecent Assault Charges
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 26, 2015 | Sex Crimes
If you have been charged with or you are being investigated for a Sex Crime hire a lawyer who has experience Defending against Sex Crimes Specifically, if you are being investigated for committing the crime of Indecent Assault, it is imperative that you retain the...
Defenses to Corruption of Minors Charge in Pennsylvania
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 23, 2015 | Sex Crimes
If you are being investigated for a sex crime in Pennsylvania, it is imperative that you hire an experienced Sex Crime Corruption of Minors Lawyer before you speak with law enforcement. One sex crime that almost all Defendants are charged with when there is...