Federal Government Corruption

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What Happens in a Federal Criminal Case?

May 27, 2022

Page Pate explains what happens in a federal criminal case Attorney Page Pate explains what happens when someone has been arrested and charged in a federal criminal case. Page walks through the usual steps, discussing the timing and procedures, and helps explain what to expect when facing a federal criminal indictment. If you or someone […]

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Law Enforcement Now Using Wiretaps for Facebook, Instagram

August 10, 2021

Investigators in at least one state have sought and received court authorization to wiretap communication apps and social media sites rather than traditional landlines or cell phones. Popular social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram (which is now owned by Facebook) have continually been updated over the years to add new ways people can […]

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Michael Flynn Sentencing Report

January 18, 2019

As the Mueller investigation approached a critical phase, the sentencing of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn drew intense legal and political scrutiny. In this televised discussion, legal analyst Page Pate and investigative journalist Michael Isikoff analyze what Flynn’s delayed sentencing may reveal about the scope, progress, and potential conclusions of Special Counsel…

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Page Pate argues motion to suppress in federal bribery case

May 1, 2018

Federal bribery prosecutions often hinge on complex electronic evidence and aggressive investigative tactics. In this case, Attorney Page Pate argued a critical motion to suppress in a high-profile federal bribery and conspiracy prosecution, challenging the government’s seizure of personal email accounts as unconstitutional and overly broad. For over 20 years, Pate & Johnson has b…

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Page Pate gives “passionate” closing argument in federal corruption trial

December 16, 2014

Defense attorney Page Pate gives a “passionate and emotional closing argument” in federal court during a public corruption case against a former county chief magistrate judge.

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