Issues Surrounding the Implied Consent Statute Get Some Key DUI Evidence Suppressed A recent ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court may be challenging the constitutionality of some DUI chemical tests. In March of this year, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that John Williams, who was pulled over for a suspected DUI in 2012, may not…
DetailsHelping Reduce the Rate of Repeat Offenders through the GRIP Program According to the United Way of Greater Atlanta, “approximately 10 percent of the population entering jail or prison is homeless,” which means that as these incarcerated individuals reenter society upon their release from jail or prison, they are likely to return to the streets.…
DetailsHB 310 Expands Access to Georgia’s First Offender Act Most people have experienced a moment in life when they had a lapse in judgment. Georgia’s First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60 et. seq.) is a law aimed at giving some first time offenders a second chance. For those who are eligible, the First Offender Act protects a…
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Understanding Georgia’s 911 Medical Amnesty Law According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 44 people in our country die from an overdose of prescription painkillers each day. Trust for America’s Health further specifies that the number of drug overdose deaths in Georgia has tripled between 2010 and 2013, with prescription…
DetailsClient Testimonial Following Highly Contested Divorce Matter Divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally draining events that can happen in a person’s life. At Andersen, Tate & Carr, P.C., we are not only passionate about being legal advocates for our clients; we are dedicated to being compassionate and understanding during our client’s time…
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Experienced Defense Attorney Pat McDonough Gets Tough DUI Case Dismissed After attending a family event and enjoying a couple of cocktails, a 49-year-old Gwinnett County resident and business-owner caught the attention of local law enforcement when they spotted her car weaving on the road. The police officer pulled her over, asked about any pre-existing medical…
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