Success Stories
Successes
A Traffic Stop Led To Serious Charges Until Client Retained Anderson, Tate, & Carr
Our client was stopped for a broken tail light, and his nervous reaction while interacting with the officer prompted the officer to request a search of the client’s vehicle. When the client refused, a drug dog was called in, and marijuana was found in the car.
The attorneys of Anderson, Tate, & Carr argued that the officer did not have reasonable suspicion of a crime that justified detaining our client beyond the tail light citation. Our client did not have a drug problem, and the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the marijuana charge. The arrest record was expunged and our client was able to avoid going to court for the charge, and was able to simply pay his citation online.
Client Receives Dismissal of all Eight Counts
Our client was facing eight counts, including simple assault, disorderly conduct, simple battery, criminal trespass to property and public intoxication. After conducting a through investigation, our criminal defense team was able to obtain a dismissal of all eight counts. Our client plead guilty to violating a local ordinance, which does not appear on his criminal history. He paid restitution and performed community service.
Client’s Charges Reduced After Hiring Anderson, Tate & Carr
Our client was charged with 3 counts of hit and run and 3 counts of following too close. One of the hit and runs was against a moving school bus. After the incident, the client was found passed out on the floor of his house, but he was positively identified as the driver. He had 3 prior DUI convictions.
Our client hired another firm to represent him, and his first attorney reached an agreement to have him plead guilty to all counts and be declared a felony habitual violator and serve 90 days in jail.
Then our client found the attorneys at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Even after the deal had been struck, our criminal defense team was able to come in and show the prosecutor additional information on the client’s rehabilitative efforts. The state agreed to let him plead guilty to just 2 counts of hit and run, and one count of following too close. He avoided being a habitual violator, and the jail time was converted to house arrest, allowing him to continue working.
Proper Medical Diagnosis Helps Sister Drop Charges Against Brother
Our 32-year-old client agreed to watch his sister’s two young children while she and her mother flew out of town to attend their father’s funeral. Upon her arrival home, the sister discovered her house in disarray. An argument between our client and his sister ensued and quickly escalated. Our client allegedly grabbed his sister by the throat and threatened her. It was also alleged that he later picked up a golf club and threatened her life. He was arrested for simple battery under the Domestic Violence Act.
After meeting with the client, we discovered that he has been suffering from PTSD after being the victim of a vicious attack several years earlier. Additionally, there were other mental health issues that weren’t being properly addressed. We worked to get him evaluated, placed on proper medication, and started with a consistent therapy routine.
This plan of action resulted in his sister’s request that the case be dismissed. The State then agreed to dismiss the case and expunge his record.
All Charges Dismissed in Aggravated Assault Case
Our client was a retired police officer with over 20 years on the force. While working part time as a security guard at a local bank, he noticed a suspicious person trying to pass a check at the counter. The teller signaled that the patron was trying to pass a bad check, and our client approached and told the man that he would need to wait until the police arrived. The suspect made a run for it and our client stabbed him as he ran past, causing serious injuries.
The security guard was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a knife during a felony and engaging in private security without a license. He was facing 31 years in prison. After an extensive independent investigation, we learned that the suspect was a career criminal. Our criminal defense team lined up self-defense experts and filed an immunity motion claiming that our client had acted in self-defense. On the day of the motion, the DA dismissed all charges and our client was free to go home.
Hundredmark Negotiates Charge Reduction in Aggressive Driving Case
In the City of Johns Creek, our client, who has an extensive history of driving violations, was facing an aggressive driving charge. Subsequently, if charged, there was also the possibility that the client could lose his driver’s license.
Our client hired Trinity Hundredmark, who successfully negotiated a reduction in the charge, whereby the client received no points on his license and no information was reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Hundremark Helps Criminal Damage to Property Client Avoid Jail Time
Our client was arrested in Fulton County on one count of criminal damage to property in the 2nd degree and one count of affray (fighting).
Subsequently, our client hired Trinity Hundredmark, who worked diligently to review the case and reach the best possible outcome. Even though the client was facing up to 6 years in prison, Ms. Hundredmark successfully negotiated a dismissal of the case,
Hundredmark Negotiates Closure in Emergency Child Custody Case
In Gwinnett County, our clients were in jeopardy of losing their three children to the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) as a result of an emergency dependency action.
The family hired Family Law attorney Trinity Hundredmark, who worked quickly to ensure the family did not lose custody of their young children. Ms. Hundredmark was successful in keeping the kids in the custody of their parents, ultimately negotiating a case closure with DFCS and the Guardian ad Litem.
Hundredmark Helps Father Hit With Child Support Modification to Lower Child Support Payments
In Gwinnett County, our client was served with a modification of child support from his former spouse seeking an increase in monthly child support payments. The father hired ATC family law attorney Trinity Hundredmark. Not only did Ms. Hundredmark prevent the increase in child support obligations, but she also was able to establish that factors actually warranted a decrease in the father’s child support obligations. An agreement was reached whereby the father paid less child support than previously ordered.
Charges Reduced in Auto Accident Case
Our client, who was recently involved in a car accident, received a citation from the City of the Atlanta for failure to yield. After the police officer issued the citation, our client hired Trinity Hundredmark. Due to Ms. Hundremark’s commitment to seek the best possible outcome for our client, she successfully convinced the prosecutor to reduce the charges, which resulted in no added points to the client’s license.
Lumpkin County Homicide by Vehicle Dismissed
Following a car accident involving death in Lumpkin County, client was charged with 5 separate counts, including homicide by vehicle in the first degree; reckless driving; laying drags; homicide by vehicle in the second degree; and failure to maintain lane. After Pat McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark provided the state with a detailed accident reconstruction expert report, all felony charges were dismissed, and the client merely pled to the non-reportable offense of driving too fast for conditions.
Pat McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark Defend NFL Player
Pat McDonough and Trinity Hundredmark recently defended NFL Football player, Jonathan Babineaux, in a high profile case. After seven months of work to prove their client’s innocence, they were able to convince the District Attorney to dismiss the case. The story received national attention from the media, and Mr. McDonough was featured in The New York Times, ESPN.com, The Washington Post, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and local Atlanta television news.
Gwinnett County DUI Dismissed, Client Pleads No to Reckless Driving
Client arrested for DUI with a .09 BAC in Gwinnett County. By challenging the precision of the Intoxilizer 5000 and field sobriety test execution and validity, McDonough and Hundredmark succeeded in reducing the case to reckless driving. In addition, the client was allowed to enter a no contest plea ensuring she would not receive any points on her driver’s license history.
All Charges Dismissed in Gwinnett County, including DUI
Client pulled over for weaving off the roadway and charged with failure to maintain lane, texting while driving, and DUI. After McDonough and Hundredmark were able to show the horizontal gaze (HGN test) nystagmus field sobriety test was invalid due to client’s natural nystagmus, the State agreed to dismiss the DUI charge and client would plea to texting while driving and failure to maintain lane. Prior to the plea, McDonough and Hundredmark were able to produce additional issues with the arresting officer’s credibility, which led to a dismissal of all charges.
Possession of Marijuana Case Dismissed
A teenager in Gwinnett County was arrested for possession of marijuana. McDonough and Hundredmark were able to have client’s case dismissed and arrest expunged upon successful completion of a diversion program.
