Last week, our firm filed a motion to dismiss the charges against our client who is charged with federal firearm trafficking offenses. The Government is alleging that our client illegally possessed “ghost guns,” firearms and firearm parts that can be used to convert a semi-automatic firearm into an automatic. Specifically, our client is charged with
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Attorney at Law Magazine names Tom Church “Trial Attorney to Watch in 2022”
By Tom Church
Just prior to starting The Church Law Firm, Attorney Tom Church was selected by Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine as one of the “Trial Attorneys to Watch in 2022.” For years, Attorney at Law Magazine has covered a variety of legal practices across different cities across the U.S. and publishes articles identifying some of the…
Our Firm Obtains Probation Sentence for Client Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography
By Tom Church
Our firm was able to convince a federal judge to sentence our client to probation in a federal child porn case in New York City. In 2021, only 1% of defendants in federal child porn cases received probation
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Unsealing Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant
By Page Pate
Bruce: A federal judge ordered the government to propose restrictions to the affidavit that was used to justify a search warrant executed by the FBI last week at Mar-a-Lago. Judge Bruce Reinhart said he was inclined to unseal parts of it. Reinhardt said it was very important that the public have as much information as…
Judge Finds Conflict in Fulton County Investigation
By Page Pate
Victor: A closely-watched investigation into former President Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election, it just hit a big hurdle. Speaker 2: A judge in Georgia has blocked the Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, from probing a state senator who was one of the 16 fake Trump electors in that state.…
State Supreme Court Orders New Trials
By Page Pate
The law firm of Pate, Johnson and Church has been representing clients charged in serious criminal cases, including criminal appeals, for over 25 years. Our attorneys are often contacted by the press for their comments or opinions on important cases appearing in the news. The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently contacted Attorney Page Pate to discuss…
Tex McIver Murder Conviction Overturned
By Page Pate
Recognized as a legal expert with over 25 years of experience defending individuals charged in serious criminal cases, Attorney Page Pate frequently speaks with the media about high profile cases that appear in the news. In this case, 11 Alive News interviewed Page regarding the overturn of the felony murder conviction of Tex McIver in…
Murder Conviction Overturned in Hot Car Death Case
By Page Pate
Aisha: So, a lot of people are wondering right now when you hear this information because it was a huge story. You say, “Well, what’s next? And could now he be released from prison with the most serious part of his conviction overturned?” Let’s bring in now 11Alive, legal analyst, Page Pate. Page, what can…
KBR Settles False Claims Act Case for Alleged Kickback Scheme in Iraq
By PJC Law
The Department of Justice announced that this week that a defense contractor has settled a False Claims Act case involving illegal kickbacks for $13.67 million. The contractor, Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. (“KBR”), was accused of steering subcontracts to two Kuwaiti companies in exchange for payments to KBR employees. In 2001, the U.S. Government…
What Happens in a Federal Criminal Case?
By Page Pate
Page Pate explains what happens in a federal criminal case Attorney Page Pate explains what happens when someone has been arrested and charged in a federal criminal case. Page walks through the usual steps, discussing the timing and procedures, and helps explain what to expect when facing a federal criminal indictment. If you or someone…