Not normally. Felony DUI in the U.S. is normally your 3rd offense.
The main difference between a misdemeanor DUI and a felony DUI is the severity of the offense. A misdemeanor DUI typically involves first or second time offenses with no significant aggravating factors, while a felony DUI usually involves multiple DUI convictions, serious injury or death caused by driving under the influence, or other aggravating circumstances that elevate the offense to a felony level. Felony DUIs carry harsher penalties, including longer jail time and higher fines.
In Illinois, a DUI will become a felony upon the third offense. It can also be a felony if there were other factors-such as if a child was in the car at the time of the DUI.
Is DUI a felony in the state of New Mexico
In California a dui is a misdemeanor until the fourth offense upon which you will be charged with a felony and mandatory prison time.
DUI is not a felony in New Hampshire. Stupid, but not a felony.
In Illinois, a DUI becomes a class 4 felony upon the third offense. Up until that point, a DUI is a misdemeanor.
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.
A DUI in Virginia can be considered a felony if it is a repeat offense or if certain aggravating factors are present, such as causing injury or death. Generally, a first-offense DUI in Virginia is classified as a misdemeanor.
Felony DUI in Ohio is after the 4th offense.
In South Carolina, a felony DUI is typically charged when an individual has multiple prior DUI convictions within a certain time frame. A felony DUI conviction usually carries harsher penalties than a misdemeanor DUI, including longer jail sentences and higher fines. Additionally, a felony DUI can result in the loss of driving privileges and other serious consequences.
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.
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.