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Our firm wins release of inmate based on COVID-19 and excessive sentence

September 16, 2020

Yesterday, Senior U.S. District Judge Orinda Evans granted our firm’s motion for compassionate release and released our client from prison after he had served 15 years of a 64-year sentence. We requested his immediate release based on his pre-existing medical conditions, which increased his risk of severe illness from COVID-19. We also challenged the excessiveness […]

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What is a Geofence Warrant and is it Constitutional?

September 1, 2020

Based on a recent federal district court decision, “geofence search warrants” for Google location data are subject to being challenged as an unconstitutional violation of privacy. The judge in that case refused to grant the warrant because it was too broad and violated the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable government searches and seizures. What is […]

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Roger Stone Avoids Prison

July 13, 2020

Recognized as a legal analyst and constitutional attorney, Page Pate often provides opinions and analysis on important legal issues that appear in the news. Seeking an expert opinion, CNN contacted Page to discuss the commutation of Roger Stone’s sentence by President Trump. Page is asked what the significance is of the fact that Roger Stone […]

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Our firm wins “compassionate release” for BOP inmate who tested positive for COVID-19

July 3, 2020

After two court hearings and hours of arguing with prosecutors, our firm succeeded in persuading a federal judge in San Diego to grant our client’s motion for an early release from prison. Our client will soon be reunited with his family and serve the rest of his sentence on home confinement. Our client has significant […]

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Preliminary Hearing in Arbery Case

June 17, 2020

Attorney Page Pate has been representing people charged with serious crimes in the State of Georgia for over 25 years. Page is also recognized as a legal analyst and criminal defense attorney, and he is often asked by the media to provide opinions and analysis of high-profile cases appearing in the news. In this […]

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