DUI charges are not all the same, and depending on the circumstances, a DUI might be treated as a felony, rather than a misdemeanor. Even generally, DUIs are serious. What appears to be a minor infraction can suddenly snowball into a significant legal situation. Let’s discuss the potential consequences of a DUI and how a […]
Category Archives: Felony DUI
You’ve just been pulled over. You know you’ve had a few drinks, but you’re not “drunk” drunk. You’ve had worse, and you’re not about to let this cop ruin your night. You roll down the window, ready for an altercation. Pause it here for a second. Just don’t do it. You can’t fight through it […]
If you are facing DUI offenses, you may be wondering if it will be counted as a felony or misdemeanor offense. The answer to this question is not always simple, as it can depend on various factors. In this blog post, we will explore some of the things that can affect whether a DUI is […]
Anybody who has been convicted of DUI will tell you how scary it can be. It’s like that one mistake will haunt them forever. It will remain on your criminal history as well as your driving abstract. If a potential employer runs a criminal background check, your DUI conviction will come up. Some companies won’t […]
A DUI charge itself can be daunting at times, especially if it is a misdemeanor DUI. It is more so if it is a felony DUI where the person convicted has already been through this thrice in the last ten years. It so happened in September this year that a woman in her early twenties […]
A felony is a type of criminal charge that is considered more than just a misdemeanor. A felony DUI can be one that either leads to injuring someone seriously or leads to his/her death due to negligent behavior (i.e., driving under influence). Many factors can turn your DUI charge from a misdemeanor to a felony […]
You’ve probably heard people say they “had a DUI,” which usually applies to a misdemeanor record of driving while intoxicated in an incident that did not result in serious bodily harm or death. The majority of people do not know the risk of being convicted for DUI. Driving under influence (DUI) is a crime in […]
In South Carolina, most DUI arrests are considered misdemeanors. Even if it’s your third offense, the court will treat it this way. As long as your DUI doesn’t involve the serious injury or death of another person, the most jail time you could possibly face is two (2) years. However, if you’re arrested and charged […]
A driver who was involved in a fatal crash that led to the death of one person has been charged with felony DUI. The accident took place on Friday, February 28. According to the details released by the authorities, the incident happened on the U.S. 521, also known as the Greeleyville Highway. Drema Durham was […]
Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, is considered a serious offense in all states. A DUI citation will stay on your driving record for many years, from 7 to 10 years in most states. It can also significantly affect your insurance rates, forcing you to pay a higher premium for your auto policy. That being […]
The first thing one has to understand is that DUI charges are no trivial matter. Even if it is the first offense, the conviction is almost always associated with some penalties that may include the following: Temporary license suspension A monetary penalty that may range from $500-$2,000 Incarceration for a period that may range from […]
In most states, a first time DUI offense is classified as a misdemeanor, but this does that mean that you take a DUI charge lightly. This offense should never be underestimated. Most people are under the impression that a first DUI is like getting a traffic ticket, but they are absolutely wrong. If you are […]
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