S-16-0419) and 16-0425) State v. Jesus A. Chacon (Appellant)
Hall County, Judge John Icenogle
Attorneys: Sarah E. Marfisi (Attorney General's Office) --- Matthew A. Works (Public Defender's Office for Appellant)
Criminal: Plea: Possession of a controlled substance, Class IV felony (2 counts); DUI
Proceedings below: Pursuant to a plea agreement, Appellant entered no contest pleas and was found guilty. He was sentenced to 20 months to 5 years in prison for one count of possession, and 2 years with 12 months post-release supervision for the second count of possession. For the DUI, he was sentenced 6 months, a $500 fine, and 18 month license suspension. All sentences were ordered to be served concurrently.
Issues: The sentences imposed were excessive.