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Is a DUI a misdemenor

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A DUI is typically a misdemeanor until the third offense, upon which it becomes a felony. The punishment for third strike felony DUIs is much more severe and typically involves jail time.

Below is an article on felony DUI.

Another View: If the DUI results in a death or serious bodily injury it can be charged as a felony on the first offense.

Added: The number of offenses required to make it a felony varies from state to state. While many states consider a third offense a felony, many states do not. In some states, it is a 4th or a 5th that becomes a felony. However, in all states, subsequent offenses are punished more harshly than the first.

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14y ago

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