Difficult to tell without knowing which state's laws you are referring to or how close in time the offenses occurred. As a general statement: It sounds like it MIGHT be a felony offense.
A DUI in California can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Generally, a first or second DUI offense is charged as a misdemeanor, while a third offense within 10 years or a DUI causing injury is typically charged as a felony.
In most states DUI can be charged and tried as either a traffic offense OR a criminal offense. It will depend on HOW you were charged.
In Illinois, a DUI is typically classified as a misdemeanor offense for a first or second offense. However, it can be charged as a felony under certain circumstances, such as if it is a third or subsequent offense, or if there are aggravated factors involved, such as causing bodily harm or death while driving under the influence.
DUI isn't a felony offense until the third or fourth depending on the state you live in. You can be charged with felony DUI in some states if your BAC is above their legal threshold.
In Kentucky, a DUI becomes a felony if it is the offender's third DUI conviction within a 10-year period, or if the DUI results in death or serious injury to another person. Additionally, if a person has a prior felony DUI conviction and commits another DUI offense, it will be charged as a felony.
A DUI is typically classified as a misdemeanor in North Carolina for a first offense, but it can be charged as a felony if aggravating factors are present, such as prior DUI convictions or serious injury caused by the impaired driver.
In Illinois, a DUI becomes a felony upon the third offense.
Is DUI a felony in the state of New Mexico
first offense is a class 1 misdemeanor third offense is a felony
In Connecticut, a DUI will become a felony upon the third offense within ten years. Prior to that, it is a misdemeanor offense.
No, the offense (DUI) is Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol) and it applies to the driver of the car not the owner.
No, but the 4th DUI is a felony offense.