Andersen, Tate & Carr criminal defense attorneys Patrick McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark recently walked CourtTV viewers through all the proceedings of a high-profile trial. Mr. McDonough and Ms. Hundredmark were on-air to analyze the opening statements and deliberations in the Kellen Winslow, Jr. rape trial. Click here to watch Patrick McDonough weigh-in on opening statements.…
CourtTV is back in session, with gavel-to-gavel coverage of some of the most gripping trials making national headlines. ATC’s veteran Atlanta Defense Attorneys, Patrick McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark, have been tapped to join the on-air team as commentators and will provide in-depth analysis of all the court proceedings. McDonough & Hundredmark recently shared key legal…
Identity fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes committed. It can be as simple as using someone’s ATM card without their permission to something more elaborate, such as using someone’s personal information to rack up credit card debt or even take out various loans. In Georgia, identity fraud is a serious crime with…
Consumers are required to purchase several forms of insurance to ensure they are financially protected, such as auto insurance for drivers and home insurance for homeowners. When someone commits an act designed to defraud the insurance process, they are then committing insurance fraud. Insurance fraud is a crime that often comes with serious consequences for…
In Georgia, those convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may have an opportunity to satisfy their sentence out of custody if the judge issues a probation order. Probation allows a person under a first offender agreement or a convicted individual a chance to avoid incarceration under the supervision of a probation officer. If the probationer…
Parental Kidnapping Laws In Georgia: Acting In The Best Interests Of The Child The most difficult and contentious area of any divorce is determining custody. There are countless factors that go into determining custody, and agreements can be amended and changed over time. One situation that, while not common, comes up due to custody agreements…
Recreational and Medical Marijuana’s Effect On Georgians Marijuana has been a part of the United States for nearly as long as there has been a United States. The last decade has seen a massive shift from the highly negative opinions that dominated legislatures at every level to acceptance, decriminalization, to statewide legalization. While it is…
How To Resolve A Bench Warrant Typically, the word “warrant” evokes images of police appearing at your door. While arrest warrants can absolutely lead to that outcome, the most common form of warrant in Georgia is a bench warrant. The difference between the two is significant, despite the differences in how they are served. Removing…
Understanding Trespassing Charges In Georgia Trespassing is a fairly broad crime in Georgia. The severity of the crime can range from a misdemeanor to a major felony. While it seems cut and dry, there are a great many parts for trespassing to be considered criminal trespassing. There are numerous ways criminal trespassing; A person commits…
What Constitutes As Forgery In Georgia? The term “forgery” typically evokes scenes from a crime thriller, but the reality is that it’s a serious crime that can stem from a number of causes. Forgery charges arise from cases of producing or altering a document in order to deceive, whether it’s an individual, a business, or…