Federal Crimes

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“Operation Pilluted” is Another Example of DEA Excess in Alleged “Pill Mill” Cases

May 21, 2015

The DEA just announced that law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of people, including 22 doctors and pharmacists, in connection with “Operation Pilluted.” This DEA investigation targeted alleged “pill mills” where physicians were supposedly over-prescribing pain medication including Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and the anti-anxiety drug Xanax. Although the DEA and Department of J…

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Our firm represents respected police officer in ATF “Storefront Sting” investigation

May 13, 2015

Our firm was recently retained to represent Daryle McCormick after he was suspended from the Savannah Chatham Metro Police Department. Daryle was accused of taking money and property from an undercover ATF “storefront sting” operation in the Savannah area. Daryle has worked for the SCMPD for almost 20 years and has an outstanding record with […]

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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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Our Firm Defends Doctor Charged with Operating a “Pill Mill”

August 19, 2014

Federal law enforcement agents and the Department of Justice have brought another “pill mill” case against an Atlanta area physician, and he has hired us to help him fight these charges. Dr. Oscar J. Stokes is a well-trained and respected physician who has been practicing pain medicine for over ten years. Dr. Stokes is board-certified […]

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