In Pennsylvania, violent crimes such as possession of a firearm at a court are very serious. Violent Crimes like this are known as possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility. Per title 18 section 913 subsection (a)(1)...
Violent Crimes Criminal Coercion
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 11, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, Violent Crimes such as Criminal Coercion occur if someone restricts another person's freedom by threatening them. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Criminal Coercion. Per title 18 section 2906 of the PA crimes code, a person commits criminal...
Violent Crimes Unlawful Restraint
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Nov 3, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, unlawfully holding another person against his will is a serious offense and one of the more Violent Crimes of Unlawful Restraint. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Unlawful Restraint. Per the PA crimes code Title 18 section 2902(a),...
Violent Crimes Simple Assault
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 30, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, it is a crime to physically assault another person. There are several different statutes in PA that prosecute Violent Crimes like Simple Assault. Violent Crimes such as Simple Assault make it illegal to physically harm someone. One of the...
Homicide isn’t always a criminal act
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 21, 2016 | Violent Crimes
When most people hear of a homicide, they automatically think of a criminal act. That isn't always the case. Some homicides aren't criminal acts at all. In the most general sense, a homicide is simply the killing of a human. There are several different types of...
violent crimes possessing offensive weapons
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 16, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, possessing weapons that are considered offensive or are prohibited is a serious offense and may be considered violent crimes. This violent crimes offense is known as prohibited offensive weapons. A person commits prohibited offensive weapons when he...
violent crimes terroristic threats
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 11, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, violent crimes occur when threats are made that considered terrorist. Violent crimes such as this are known as terrorist threats. According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, a person commits the crime of terrorist threats if the person...
All violent crime charges demand urgent action
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 23, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are often viewed as some of the worst on the planet. If you are facing charges related to a violent crime, we need to get started on your defense right away. The penalties that you are facing are much too serious for you to just throw together a...
violent crimes, propulsion of missiles
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 14, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, propulsion of missiles is a serious offense and can lead to severe penalties. The propulsion of missiles into both occupied vehicles and onto roadways is prohibited. A person commits violent crimes such as propulsion of missiles into an occupied...
violent crimes, assault by prisoner
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Sep 1, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, violent crimes such as assault by prisoner are serious. Violent crimes for a prisoner can occur such as: (assault by prisoner) if the prisoner intentionally or knowingly assaults another with a deadly weapon or by...
Violent Crimes Simple Assault
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 1, 2016 | Violent Crimes
In Pennsylvania, Violent Crimes such as simple assault are treated seriously. Violent Crimes statutes such as simple assault exist for the purpose of keeping you safe from being attacked. While some laws protect your property, simple assault statutes protect...
Violent Crimes: the Castle Doctrine
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 27, 2016 | Violent Crimes
There are specific circumstances in which you are legally allowed to use deadly force. In Pennsylvania, you are granted the right to use deadly force if you believe that it is necessary to protect yourself against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, or sexual...
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...
Violent Crimes: Murder
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 18, 2016 | Violent Crimes
Murder is one of the most serious types of Violent Crimes. A conviction for this crime carries typically carries a sentence of life in prison. And a criminal defendant can be convicted for certain types of violent crimes such as murder even if he did not...