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Is DUI considered a felony

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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.

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In many states a DUI is a misdemeanor until the third offense at which time it become a "felony DUI." There are other factors that can make a DUI a felony as well such as if a death occurred in conjunction with the DUI. The article below talks about the specifics of the law.

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