May might be one of the most important months for many Georgia college students. All the hard work they’ve put in for years is about to pay off as they are only weeks away from putting on their caps and gowns. It’s only a matter of time before a diploma is...
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How accurate are field sobriety tests?
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Apr 23, 2019 |
On your way home from an evening out with friends, you suddenly see flashing red and blue lights behind you. Nervous, you pull over as the police officer approaches your vehicle. You are asked to step out of your vehicle and perform several roadside tests. You wonder...
5 Hidden costs of a DUI
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Feb 7, 2019 |
Most people who choose to drive after drinking have the feeling that they might not be quite sober enough to have full control of their actions behind the wheel. Yet, alcohol tends to reduce our ability to assess risks.Before you go out for drinks, it’s...
5 Tips for hosting a DUI-free super bowl party
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Jan 14, 2019 |
Game day is almost here! If you’re in charge of the super bowl party this year, doing these five things can help make sure your guests have a great time — without getting a DUI on the way home. 1. Collect keysGuests may be reluctant to offer up their...
The effect of a DUI can have on your future
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Dec 3, 2018 |
If you have received a DUI conviction for the first time, your immediate instinct may be to pay the fines and accept all the penalties as quickly as you can. A DUI arrest can be embarrassing and stressful, your main goal may be putting the whole incident behind you....
Do you have to tell your boss about a DUI?
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Nov 2, 2018 |
You probably know that getting arrested for a DUI affects your life in many ways. There are various, serious consequences for drinking under the influence and unfortunately, these are not only legal consequences. Getting a DUI can spill over and affect your personal...
Drug convictions on your record may affect more than employment
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Oct 5, 2018 |
Many individuals know that a potential employer can obtain access to your criminal record through a background check before hiring you. These employers simply want to ensure that a possible employee has a record that would indicate their honest intention of applying...
What mouth products can affect the breathalyzer test?
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Sep 5, 2018 |
Alcohol can appear in everyday products you use to get yourself ready in the morning or to prepare for a night out. You certainly will not feel drunk while using them, but in front of the police, they can make you look drunk.There are many ways a breathalyzer test can...
Refusing the breathalyzer in Georgia
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Aug 20, 2018 |
During your drive home late at night in Valdosta, you find yourself pulled over by the cops. They inform you that they suspect you of driving under the influence (DUI). After a bit, they will likely ask you to take a breathalyzer test to confirm your blood alcohol...
DUI sentences for repeat offenders
On behalf of Stephen G. Adkins, Attorney at Law | Jul 10, 2018 |
In Georgia, you may be charged with a DUI if an officer has determined you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs through a field sobriety test or a chemical (blood or breath) test.The state’s "implied consent" law imposes penalties for drivers who...
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