A first offense DUI is almost always a misdemeanor, save for a few things that may be involved such as a death. In many states, however, a DUI will become a felony offense after multiple convictions-oftentimes three but it varies.
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.
It depends on what state you live in. In most states, a DUI will become a felony upon multiple offenses.
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A DUI conviction or any felony conviction becomes a permanent part of the convicted person's criminal record.
It depends on whether you were charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.
That depends, in many states, your second conviction in a District Court constitutes a felony. There are many variables though; such as: if in your first DUI you were given a deferred sentence. A deferred sentence does not count as a conviction. Your 2nd DUI would then most likely be counted as your first offense.
In Maryland, unlike most states, a DUI remains a misdemeanor regardless of repeat offenses. There are other factors, however, such as endangerment of a child, death, or sever injury that can lead to a DUI felony conviction.
It's almost impossible to expunge any felony conviction without a pardon. In fact, it is very difficult to expunge even a misdemeanor DUI.
It is almost impossible to get a felony off your record. The only way to get a felony conviction off your record is to get a pardon.
yes as long as it wasnt a felony conviction