It depends on the state you live in and the circumstances of the DUI. Most states have rules in place which turn a DUI from a misdemeanor into a felony upon a certain number of repeated offenses. Also, factors such as child endangerment or death can change the offense.
In Delaware, a DUI will become a felony upon the third offense. Up until then the charge will be for a misdemeanor.
In Maryland, a DUI is a misdemeanor offense. Other factors-such as child endangerment-can make the charge a felony, however.
In Massachusetts, a DUI becomes a felony upon the third offense. Up until that point, the charge is a misdemeanor.
A dui in Tennessee is a misdemeanor until the fourth instance upon which it becomes a felony.
Misdemeanor
You will probably not be able to. DUI's are very cut-and-dried, and in todays reality reducing any DUI charge is probably a 'non-starter.'
It's almost impossible to expunge any felony conviction without a pardon. In fact, it is very difficult to expunge even a misdemeanor DUI.
The statute of limitations is the period of time that prosecutors are given to charge a given case. In Arizona, the statute of limitations for a Misdemeanor DUI (Regular DUI, Extreme DUI, Super Extreme DUI) is 1 year. The statute of limitations for a Felony DUI (Aggravated DUI) is 7 years. Here are the sources: http://dmcantor.com/blog/statute-of-limitations-for-misdemeanor-dui-in-arizona http://dmcantor.com/blog/statute-of-limitations-for-felony-dui-in-arizona
In Georgia, a DUI does not become a felony until the fourth offense within ten years. Up until then, it will be a misdemeanor unless a child or a death was involved. The law article below explains more on felony dui.
No. A straight DUI is a misdemeanor. When someone is injured or killed in a DUI related accident, then it becomes a felony.
Depends on which country in Africa, and what their laws are. In some places, a DUI is a felony charge, and you can be denied admission based on that. In others, it's considered a misdemeanor.
In Texas, a DUI becomes a felony upon the third offense. Up until that point, a regular DUI is a misdemeanor.