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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
If you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is a warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 72 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 72 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, it requires the law enforcement officer to “exercise reasonable […]
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Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Douglas County for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office has […]
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What to expect during a DUI stop in Sandy Springs, GA
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: 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
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, probation /by lawyerIf 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 Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Federal Court, Federal Criminal Law, Federal Law, Forgery, Fraud Crimes /by lawyerIn 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 […]
I was arrested with a warrant, and they did not bring me to court, what do I do?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Court Dates, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is a warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 72 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 72 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, it requires the law enforcement officer to “exercise reasonable […]
Child Molestation in Douglas County
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Sex Crimes /by lawyerChild Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Douglas County for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office has […]