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Mississippi < law > defines misdemeanor as " a criminal offense punishable by a maximum possible sentence of confinement for one yr. or less, a fine, or both." The Mississippi < Legislature > defines a felony as "any violation of law punished with death or confinement in the penitentiary."

DUI 1st offense in Mississippi is punishable by 48 hrs. to 1 yr. imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000.00, or both, & suspension of the driver's license 30 days to

1 yr. DUI 2nd offense or more carries longer prison time and higher fines. A 3rd DUI or more is a felony.

DUI in Mississippi is a "criminal offense" by definition.

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