For interstates and highways in Georgia, the average speed limit ranges from 65 to 70 miles per hour. Although those speeds can keep traffic flowing smoothly, speeding tickets are still a common problem and authorities take violations very seriously. Speeding convictions that fall under the Georgia Super Speeder law can be costly and can result…
Andersen, Tate & Carr is excited to announce that seven attorneys have been selected as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for 2021. The magazine lists attorneys based on practice area and state. The ATC Law attorneys listed as Georgia Super Lawyers honorees in 2021 include: Thomas J. Andersen…
In Georgia, parole is a discretionary, multi-step process that allows for individuals to qualify for early release from their prison sentences depending upon whether they meet certain conditions and criteria set by the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles (the “Board”). The parole process is complex and requires inmates (and their loved ones) to…
Amid the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Honorable Harold D. Melton, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, issued an Order Declaring Statewide Judicial Emergency pursuant to OCGA § 38-3-61 on March 14, 2020. That Order has been extended nine times in the ensuing months, most recently on December 23,…
In the State of Georgia, most cases concerning children who are 16 years of age and under are handled by the Juvenile Court system. That system was designed to balance sentencing options with the potential for successful rehabilitation. As a result, penalties in the Juvenile Court system often reflect the age of the child at…
ATC Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Patrick J. McDonough, who leads the sex trafficking division at Andersen, Tate and Carr, has been awarded the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by the AV Preeminent Rating for 2021. McDonough has used his unique legal insight and decades of experience to…
After a break-up, emotions run high. You may feel like a jilted lover and want to get back at the person who broke your heart. In the cyber age, intimate and compromising photos and videos can find their way to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Snapchat. What is Revenge Porn? Georgia’s so-called Revenge Porn…
Grammy Award-winning singer Robert Sylvester Kelly, better known as R. Kelly, is facing a mountain of federal charges. He was arrested in July on separate indictments from the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of New York. The Northern District of Georgia could be next since the singer lived in Metro Atlanta where…
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, it’s in your best interest to immediately contact a criminal defense attorney. A good criminal defense lawyer can explain your rights in all stages of the criminal process and help make the difference between a reduced plea bargain, dismissal or a jail sentence. Why You Need…
Once a person is in police custody and is charged with an alleged offense, he or she may get out of jail either by posting bail or obtaining a bond. A judge will determine the amount of bail based on factors like severity of the offense, the likelihood the defendant will commit additional crimes after…