A bench warrant means that there is a warrant for your arrest. There are three reasons why an individual would have a warrant out for their arrest. First, there are charges currently pending against an individual that have been filed and a warrant has been signed by a judge to arrest the person. Second, if someone has missed a court date and the court has issued a bench warrant for his or her arrest. Third, if a person is otherwise in Contempt of Court such as violating their (more…)
Cycling is one of the healthiest and most enjoyable forms of transportation. It can also be dangerous. Drivers of cars are often unaware of cyclists and are sometimes just plain belligerent. Even if you stay in the bike lane and wear the appropriate safety equipment, any encounter with a car can be life changing.
The rights of a cyclist are unique if you are injured. You need an attorney who understands what it is like to be on a bicycle. R. Emmett Madden of (more…)
While standing outside a Philadelphia bar, Jack was harassed by a group of rowdy drunks. He took the high road and did his best to ignore them. Later that night, as he and his girlfriend were walking to his car, this group came speeding at him in their car. Jack recognized the driver as the same person with whom he had argued earlier. The car struck Jack. He was dragged down the street, knocked unconscious, and transported to the emergency room. (more…)
Increasingly, universities are becoming harsher and more formal in their discipline of students. Gone are the days when punishments were informal with few repercussions. Even though a student may not formally be charged with criminal charges by the government, the repercussions of a school disciplinary proceeding can be harsh. Students can face disciplinary actions for minor offenses, drug charges, property damage, physical or sexual assault, and other crimes. (more…)
The Law Offices of R. Emmett Madden and ThePhillyLawyers is pleased to announce the opening of their new office in the heart of historic Jenkintown. Our Montgomery County office is now located at 711 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
We encourage all our friends of the firm to stop by and visit our new location. (more…)
In early 2008, a Philadelphia man was walking down the street, minding his own business and speaking on his phone, when the police stopped him and stated they needed to speak with him. Concerned that he may owe child support and be detained, the man exercised his constitutional right not to stop and continued walking. The police attempted to grab him and the man sprinted. As the police began to chase him, allegedly, a woman stated to the police that he had a gun. He continued running and according to police, pointed the gun at them. The police shot at him three times and hit him once, and he fell to the ground. After falling, he continued trying to evade, (more…)
Jury found a Philadelphia woman accused of aggravated assault not guilty last week.
In January of 2012, a Philadelphia woman was attending a Beef and Beer fundraiser at her neighborhood bar with family and friends. She encountered several young, drunk women that began a fistfight with her. The young women were escorted out of the bar but her troubles were not over. Another group of the young (more…)
