Successful Motion to Suppress Results in Dismissed DUI Case In a recent DUI case, Patrick McDonough of Andersen, Tate & Carr filed a Motion to Suppress on behalf of his client, resulting in a successful dismissal of the case being brought against the Defendant. Last April, a 19-year-old driver was pulled over for a suspected…
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…
Helping 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.…
HB 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…
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…
Client 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…
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…
What You Need to Know About Your Georgia DUI Driving under the influence of alcohol is an offense that the State of Georgia does not take lightly. Although DUIs are typically considered misdemeanors, there can be extenuating circumstances that advance it to be a felony charge. Typically, the officer will first try to establish how…
State and Federal Cases: Do You Know the Difference? There is a general misconception that Federal courts handle severe offenses, while State courts handle less harsh crimes. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact, Federal courts deal only with violations against Federal law. If an offense goes against both Federal and State law, the…
What to Do If Your Teen is Caught Shoplifting Most parents are shocked when their child is caught for shoplifting. After all, these offenders are often good kids from good families that maintain above-average grades. One bad judgment call can result in an offense that is subject to both civil and criminal penalties. If prosecuted,…