On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Nov 4, 2019 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Your heart started racing the moment those red and blue lights lit up your car that night, but your stress levels there may have just been the beginning. If an officer charges you with driving under the influence, you may have a lot more to worry about than your...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | Drunk Driving
The state of Georgia does not take drinking and driving lightly. Laws enforcing the consumption of alcohol prior to operating a motor vehicle are clear and strict. Likewise, the penalties for a DUI conviction reinforce the state’s lack of tolerance and can...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Oct 24, 2019 | Drunk Driving
Georgia is known for dealing with driving under the influence through tough approaches to lawmaking and enforcement. Certain factors can turn a DUI arrest from a serious but temporary headache into a life-changing event and a major turning point leading in the wrong...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Oct 16, 2019 | Drunk Driving
It is not uncommon for younger drivers to believe they have attained the experience necessary to perform well behind the wheel under any circumstance. From challenging weather to distracted drivers, we find that younger drivers face a greater risk than their more...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | Drunk Driving
It is the duty of all police officers to protect and serve. If one notices you driving erratically, he or she may pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence. In order to determine this, however, the police have a limited number of options. One of the...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | Drunk Driving
There is no shortage of online overviews addressing the consequences of a drunk driving arrest and conviction in Georgia. Although they might differ a bit in the details, those summaries unanimously concur on one central point. That is this: Georgia criminal penalties...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Oct 9, 2019 | Drunk Driving
If police arrest you for a DUI in Georgia, you can expect to face strict penalties. While jail time and fines for DUIs are common in all states, a new study has found that in Georgia you face some of the toughest consequences after getting a DUI. According to a study...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1966 ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, any person taken into police custody must be read their “Miranda” rights before questioning. Essentially, the Miranda rights are based on the Fifth Amendment of the U.S....
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Apr 4, 2019 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
If an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, they may request you to take a Breathalyzer test and various field sobriety tests. However, drivers should be aware that they have the right to refuse these tests, although the refusal may come with consequences. Based...
On behalf of The Law Firm of Christopher T. Adams, P.C. | Feb 21, 2019 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
Under Georgia law, prosecutors can prove that a driver was operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol by establishing that their blood alcohol content level was over the legal limit or by establishing that the driver was unsafe due to their drunk...
