Criminal Defense

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What is “Depraved Heart” Murder?

May 1, 2015

One of the Baltimore City Police Officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray was charged today with second degree “depraved heart” murder. Under Maryland law, the penalty for this crime is up to thirty years in prison. There are several legal terms used to describe “depraved heart” murder – “wanton indifference” and “reckless endangerment” […]

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Page Pate comments on attempt to extradite Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom

February 27, 2015

Atlanta-based defense attorney comments on the international extradition and criminal copyright case facing Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom.

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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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Page Pate discusses potential extradition treaty with China

December 15, 2014

International attorney Page Pate comments on the lack of a formal extradition treaty with China.

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Georgia Drug Laws: Drug Crimes and Common Defenses

September 21, 2014

Page Pate discusses the different types of drug crimes in Georgia and some defense our firm has used to win these cases at trial. Over the past 20 years, our firm has handled a lot of drug cases in Georgia courts. We’ve been able to get some of them dismissed because the evidence was not […]

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