Felony DUI
Thursday by: Doreen
A DUI felony means that you are at fault for a collision where someone other than you has been injured. If you are not at fault, then the DUI will be charged as a misdemeanor. It is an important distinction because all felonies are punishable by imprisonment.
Prison time for a felony DUI varies. Jail time may be short term or long term depending on the severity of the collision. Once you have been convicted of a felony DUI subsequent DUI arrests will be punished as a felony if they occur within ten (10) years of the first one.
Additional punishment (in addition to jail time) may include fines, suspension of your drivers’ license and required attendance in an alcohol education class.
Commercial drivers who have a blood alcohol level of greater than .04 and case any injury are charged with a felony. Commercial Vehicles are classified as those that require a Class A or B driver’s license. Additional classifications include “Class C” with a tank endorsement.
Loss of driving privileges, loss of freedom, and other considerations make it important to contact a California DUI Attorney if you are facing possible felony DUI charges in California.
