In the State of Pennsylvania, there are mandatory minimum sentences for cases of driving under the influence. This means that if you plead guilty or are convicted of the charge of driving under the influence, there is a required minimum jail sentence and license suspension that you must receive. The judge has no discretion but to give you at least the minimum amount of incarceration and license suspension. This means (more…)
If you are running for elected office in the State of Pennsylvania, you must understand the many rules and regulations facing a candidate. Candidates often mean well and have good intentions, but are ill prepared for the complicated steps it takes to get on a ballot, stay on the ballot, and successfully be elected. The rules and regulations—whether they be for your local town council, judge, councilperson, or state representative—are numerous and complicated. (more…)
When looking for a lawyer, communication between you and your lawyer is of the utmost importance. Finding an attorney who speaks your language goes a long way to making you feel comfortable. Here at ThePhillyLawyers, attorney Emmett Madden is bilingual in English and Spanish. Mr. Madden will be able to speak to you or your loved ones in person, on the phone, or via text in English or Spanish. (more…)
Whether you are in this country with proper documentation or without the proper documentation (sometimes incorrectly referred to as “illegal”) there are significant collateral consequences facing any non-U.S. citizen who is charged with a crime. The possible consequences are complicated and vary depending on one’s exact immigration status. Whether one holds a green card, student visa, or has no papers, can make a big difference. Depending on your status, the length (more…)
Typically, people picture a criminal defense attorney as one who fights to prove your innocence. Although true, this is only half the job. Sometimes people are found guilty and sometimes people are guilty. If you are in this situation, you want your attorney to do everything possible to help you get a fair and lenient sentence. (more…)
Any car accident is a horrific experience. This nightmare can be made worse when the person who injures you is intoxicated on drugs or alcohol. People who are driving while under the influence are often going too fast and acting erratically at the scene of the accident. If a drunk driver injures you, it is important to know your rights. (more…)
In order to prove a medical malpractice case against a health care professional, you must prove four things: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
1. Duty. The doctor or health care professional had a duty to do something, such as provide treatment up to the standard of care of a reasonable doctor in the jurisdiction. Examples include properly diagnosing a disease such as cancer, or properly identifying mistakes that could happen and then correcting those errors. (more…)
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…)
