Is DUI a Felony?

"Sometimes I am asked "DUI is a crime?" Thistime can lead to the driver, even if his first DUI.
article attempts to answer this question. A DUI isBut even without harm to others, a DUI is a
a crime to occur when one of two situations.crime ifThe driver had taken drink-driving
First, a DUI will be charged as a crime if theconvictions in the past. While varying from state
drunken driving accident, in great bodily injury orto state, third conviction was achieved within a
death caused to the result. In many cases aperiod of 5 to 10 years made it a criminal offense.
significant death in prison or even state prisonTo illustrate an offense is a lesser crime. In
time can lead to the driver, even if his first DUI."general, the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor
Sometimes I am asked "DUI is a crime?" Thisconviction, one year in County Jail. A crime is a
article attempts to answer this question.serious charge and can result in a few years in
A DUI is a crime to occur when one of twostate prison.- Felony lawyer
situations.- Felony lawyerIn addition to imprisonment, a person that is a
First, a DUI will be charged as a crime if theconvicted DUImust expect to be able to fines,
drunken driving accident, in great bodily injury orprobation, mandatory alcohol classes or AA
death caused to the result. In many cases ameetings and the loss of the license.
significant death in prison or even state prison