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.
Typically a felony for anything is next to impossible to get expunged from your record if you were found guilty.
In New Jersey, unlike most states, a DUI does not become a felony upon multiple offenses. It can still become a felony in certain situations such as DUIs which involve minors.
DUIs are typically a major issue with those trying to work in the medical field. Many medical professionals can actually have their licenses suspended due to DUIs.
DUIs are typically a major issue with those trying to work in the medical field. Many medical professionals can actually have their licenses suspended due to DUIs.
It would be difficult. Even working nurses can be stripped of their licenses for DUIs.
A DUI in Florida is a misdemeanor up until the 3rd or subsequent offense within ten years, at which point it becomes a 3rd degree felony.
If you have been charged with a felony it is possible that the prosecutor could have you charged with a misdemeanor DUI if they decide your case merits it. Some felony charges are required by law if you have multiple DUIs or had a BAC that was very high.
It's not always the number of previous DUI tickets that causes one to be a felony rather than a misdemeanor. Three DUIs in seven years makes the next a felony, but a single DUI that causes injury can be a felony.
If you have two DUIs and one is within 3 yrs of application date you will have to wait three years. If you only have one DUI and it is not a felony you are good to go.
Actually, Colorado is one in the minority of states that do not make DUIs into felonies upon multiple offenses.
It depends on the number of DWIs that someone gets within a ten year time span. It differs from state to state, but often the third and beyond offense becomes what is called formally a "Felony DUI." Below is a link on felony DUIs.
It depends on the specific laws of the state you live in. All basic, first offense DUIs are misdemeanors. But most states have laws that turn the charge into a felony upon a certain number of offenses. Other factors such as child endangerment or death can also make DUIs felonies.