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…)
