Effingham Woman Sentenced to Prison for DUI

An Effingham woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for multiple DUI convictions.

29-year-old Kasandra Henson will also be on two years' mandatory supervised release once out of prison. During a Monday court appearance, Henson was also fined $2,500 plus court costs and was ordered to pay a $1,000 DUI assessment. She must also complete 25 days' community service.

Henson had pleaded guilty in August to the Class 2 felony, which had a potential penalty of up to 15 years in prison, with the stipulation that she not receive more than a three-year prison term.