DUI Probation in Douglas County

If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Douglas County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must:   Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but […]

Fulton County Serious Injury by Vehicle

DUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394.   A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in Fulton County will […]

What to expect during a DUI stop in Sandy Springs, GA

By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Sandy Springs, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent […]

DUI Probation in DeKalb County

If you are entering a plea to a DUI in DeKalb County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must: Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but not […]

Loss Amount

In previous discussions, I have discussed the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.). Here, I will briefly address the guidelines as they apply to calculating loss for financial crimes under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1. It is critical to know that the federal sentencing guidelines calculate loss amount to include not only actual loss amount but intended loss […]