Counseling expenses are generally recoverable. Many states extend restitution for counseling expenses to victimsâ family members. Some states limit family counseling expenses to cases of homicide,34 whereas others allow such expenses whenever the counseling is related to the commission of the offense.35.
1 How long do DUIâs stay on my record? 2  Effective July 1, 2008 ALL look back periods for punishment purposes have changed to 10 years instead of 5 years. 3  So, if you get a DUI in Georgia after July 1, 2008 and you have a prior DUI conviction July 1998 or LATER, you would be punished as a 2nd DUI offender.
First Offense DUI Charge â Penalties. If this is your first DUI in Georgia, or if itâs been longer than 5 years since your last DUI, you will be charged with a misdemeanor and your sentence could include: A fine of $300- $1,000. Jail time of 10 days to 1 year (which the judge can stay or suspend).