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More “stop and frisk” is a bad idea

September 28, 2016
Attorney Page Pate’s appears on CNN’s site following the first election debate in response to Republican Candidate Trump’s assertion of the need for more “stop and frisk,” in light of the most recent officer-involved shooting deaths of black men. Writes Page, “I think there is an immediate need for clear, national standards on the use […]

Page Pate quoted by CNN about constitutional challenge to death penalty in Texas case

August 22, 2016
Constitutional law expert Page Pate is quoted by CNN in the story of Jeffrey Wood’s recent stay of execution by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Wood was the driver in a 1996 gas station robbery during which his partner killed the store clerk. As Pate explained, “… Wood’s team is thinking along the correct […]

Our Firm Files Lawsuit Against Police for Executing Search Warrant at Wrong House

September 8, 2014
Last week, our firm filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against two police officers who were involved in an unlawful and unconstitutional search of our clients’ home. A team of about ten officers in battle gear raided our clients’ home based on a search warrant that was issued for an entirely different address. The officers […]

The Dangers of “No-Knock” Search Warrants

July 1, 2014
Bou Bou Phonesavanh, the baby that was severely injured by a flash-bang grenade during the execution of a “no-knock” warrant in Habersham County, was released from the hospital today. Although the child’s injuries are severe and he has a long road to recovery, I am sure the family is happy that he can at least […]

Murder at Motel 6 in Newnan Georgia Results in $5.1 Million Verdict

May 30, 2014
This case is a great result for the family of a man killed at a Motel 6 in Georgia. Many lawyers shy away from these cases now due to changes in the law relating to apportionment of fault and damages. This case shows that hotels, apartment complexes and other businesses can still be held liable […]

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