Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Superior Court Judge charged with DWI
San Diego DUI attorney news
Superior Court Judge Karl Adkins of Charlotte N.C. has been charged with DWI driving while impaired and speeding in Randolph County.
The 61-year-old judge had an alcohol level of 0.08 percent, according to court records. It's against the law in North Carolina to drive with an alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more.
Adkins, released on $2,000 unsecured bond following his October arrest, also has been accused of driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The judge had glassy eyes and a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath, a court document says.
Adkins, appointed to a special Superior Court judgeship by Gov. Mike Easley in 2005, will not be holding criminal court until the charges are resolved.
Adkins said Monday he didn't want to talk about the charges while they're pending.
Judges convicted of DWI do face possible disciplinary action by the Judicial Standards Commission.
In June, the commission publicly reprimanded N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Douglas McCullough for driving while impaired in Carteret County.
McCullough pleaded guilty in January to DWI. He had an alcohol level of 0.12 percent.
Superior Court Judge Karl Adkins of Charlotte N.C. has been charged with DWI driving while impaired and speeding in Randolph County.
The 61-year-old judge had an alcohol level of 0.08 percent, according to court records. It's against the law in North Carolina to drive with an alcohol level of 0.08 percent or more.
Adkins, released on $2,000 unsecured bond following his October arrest, also has been accused of driving 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The judge had glassy eyes and a moderate odor of alcohol on his breath, a court document says.
Adkins, appointed to a special Superior Court judgeship by Gov. Mike Easley in 2005, will not be holding criminal court until the charges are resolved.
Adkins said Monday he didn't want to talk about the charges while they're pending.
Judges convicted of DWI do face possible disciplinary action by the Judicial Standards Commission.
In June, the commission publicly reprimanded N.C. Court of Appeals Judge Douglas McCullough for driving while impaired in Carteret County.
McCullough pleaded guilty in January to DWI. He had an alcohol level of 0.12 percent.
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