Patrick McDonough

Accomplished civil litigator helping survivors of sex trafficking seek justice and reclaim their future. Criminal defense attorney in Gwinnett County, GA.

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Obstruction of Justice in #Georgia can mean a variety of things, including acts such as resisting #arrest, giving false testimony, destroying or hiding #evidence, and more. Learn more here. https://t.co/Fum0xEGWW7

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Insurance fraud accusations alone are enough to ruin your career or cause serious life-altering consequences. Learn more: https://t.co/1hPteWfzZx

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There are 2 degrees of #criminal damage to #property. The first can be penalized with 1-10 years of prison time, and the second can be penalized for 1-5 years. Learn more about Georgia’s code on property damage here. https://t.co/wMuTKsi9pj

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I was awarded the highest possible rating in both #legal ability and #ethical standards by the AV Preeminent Rating for 2021. Read all about it in this blog: https://t.co/GxVxoRIVGl

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Pain and suffering are considered “noneconomic damages” or “general damages.” Learn how pain and suffering damages are calculated in #Georgia: https://t.co/7uNf4ons5j

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In Georgia, a #shoplifting charge becomes a #felony if the retail value of the items exceeds $500, potentially leading to 1-10 years incarceration in addition to any applicable fines. https://t.co/dcGBncZKrk

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#Drug use has been an issue for teenagers for decades, to the point where around 86% of high school students know someone that abuses substances.#Drug charges can arise from a variety of #substances, including #legal ones. https://t.co/myC40n8DWJ

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Probation gives a person a chance to avoid #incarceration under the supervision of a #probationofficer. Learn more about probation violations in #Georgia: https://t.co/fPz5xzTuvm

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Consumers are required to purchase several forms of insurance to ensure they are financially protected. Learn more about the basics of #insurance #fraud: https://t.co/x3THQ6ALBd

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If you’ve been #arrested or charged with a #crime, it’s in your best interest to immediately contact a #criminaldefense #attorney. Here's why: https://t.co/ZPNESZA7cA

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A #DUI arrest is often a scary and stressful time for the person charged. Here are five things you should do immediately after being accused of a #DUI. https://t.co/pV9PwQOWnL

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If you have been involved with planning a #crime, understand that you can also be #charged. https://t.co/XzDOjbYNmy

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After a break-up, #emotions run high. Here's what you should know about revenge porn: https://t.co/iKlSBNu3ZF

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After you have been injured in a #Georgia #car accident, you may be able to receive compensation for your #medicalbills, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, and other real costs you incurred. Learn more: https://t.co/7uNf4ons5j

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In Georgia, courts take the preference of the child into account when making child custody decisions during a #divorce. Learn more: https://t.co/RcgLyfPEiu

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Consumers are required to purchase several forms of insurance to ensure they are financially protected. When someone commits an act designed to defraud the insurance process, they are then committing insurance fraud. Find out more: https://t.co/x3THQ6ALBd

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Like most other states, #Georgia has laws against #gambling. However, Georgia’s gambling laws (O.C.G.A. § 16-12-20) are relatively strict, and the prohibited activities may surprise you. Learn more: https://t.co/1mRdmIoSr7

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If you have been involved with planning a #crime, understand that you can also be #charged. Learn more: https://t.co/XzDOjbYNmy

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A motor #vehicle accident is never a positive experience. However, the steps you take after an #accident help determine the severity of the outcome. Learn more: https://t.co/w7w8JK6TDJ

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If #revenge porn depicts an image of a #minor, the offense is a felony and the #accused could be registered as a sex offender. Learn more here
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