A DUI in Florida is a misdemeanor up until the 3rd or subsequent offense within ten years, at which point it becomes a 3rd degree felony.
A DUI in Pennsylvania is typically considered a misdemeanor offense, unless aggravating factors are present such as multiple prior DUI convictions or the involvement of serious bodily injury or death.
Typically a felony for anything is next to impossible to get expunged from your record if you were found guilty.
It depends on the specific laws of the state you live in. All basic, first offense DUIs are misdemeanors. But most states have laws that turn the charge into a felony upon a certain number of offenses. Other factors such as child endangerment or death can also make DUIs felonies.
In New Jersey, unlike most states, a DUI does not become a felony upon multiple offenses. It can still become a felony in certain situations such as DUIs which involve minors.
Aggravated stalking is considered a felony in the state of Florida. A felony is a criminal classification of a sentence over a year in a state prison. The sentences for felonies can range from one year to death.
DUIs are typically a major issue with those trying to work in the medical field. Many medical professionals can actually have their licenses suspended due to DUIs.
DUIs are typically a major issue with those trying to work in the medical field. Many medical professionals can actually have their licenses suspended due to DUIs.
It would be difficult. Even working nurses can be stripped of their licenses for DUIs.
That would be a felony in Florida. They have set the limit at three years, unless it is considered a life felony, which has no limit.
If you have been charged with a felony it is possible that the prosecutor could have you charged with a misdemeanor DUI if they decide your case merits it. Some felony charges are required by law if you have multiple DUIs or had a BAC that was very high.
In Florida, a standard DUI remains a misdemeanor until the third offense within ten years.
It's not always the number of previous DUI tickets that causes one to be a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Three DUIs in seven years makes the next a felony, but a single DUI that causes injury can be a felony.