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Can I Get Arrested for Growing Marijuana in a State Where Possession of Marijuana is Legal?

June 11, 2021

Even though several states have legalized marijuana, you can still be arrested and prosecuted for growing marijuana unlawfully. Law enforcement agencies at the federal and state level still devote significant resources into investigating illegal marijuana “grow operations,” which involve the use of multiple “grow houses” in residential neighborhoods to grow large amounts of marijuana…

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New Law Helps People Get Off Probation Early in Georgia

June 11, 2021

On May 3, 2021, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed probation reform bill, SB 105, into law. The new law helps provide relief to people who are serving long sentences on felony probation if they meet certain criteria. This law is the latest in a line of legislation aimed at reducing the state’s overgrown population of […]

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Are Delta-8 Products Illegal? In Some States, Yes.

June 8, 2021

In many states, Delta-8 products have been banned despite the popular opinion that these products are not “controlled substances” under federal law. In our blog post from March, we explained how Delta-8 is a hemp-derived cannabis product that has become extremely popular across America, even as law enforcement and distributors disagree on its legality. In […]

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Analysis of the Derek Chauvin Verdict in the George Floyd Case

May 24, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in representing clients in serious cases involving criminal defense and constitutional rights, Page Pate is often contacted by the media to discuss important legal cases appearing in the news. In this case, Page was contacted by 11 Alive News to discuss the verdict in the case against Derek Chauvin, […]

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Our Firm Files Civil Rights Lawsuit for Police Excessive Force

May 24, 2021

Pate, Johnson and Church represents the family of Fernando Octavio Rodriguez, a twenty-four year old young man who died after being tazed by police officers numerous times while laying on the ground, unarmed, naked, and in need of medical attention. Our firm filed a Section 1983 lawsuit in the Northern District of Georgia on behalf […]

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