DUI
Although a DUI with minor injuries is classified as a misdemeanor, it can turn into a felony. If there are serious injuries, or this is your third or more DUI, you can face felony charges. A felony charge has a penalty of time in jail for a minimum of 2 years.
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There are 3 types of felony DUI's:
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Someone was injured or killed
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You have 3 or more prior DUI's
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You have a prior DUI felony conviction
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DUI's are a serious charge that you need to fight. Call now for your free 20-minute case review.
California has some of the most stringent laws for impaired driving in the country. There are two separate misdemeanor offenses in the California Vehicle Code Section 23152.
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Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) VC prohibits any person to drive a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both.
California Vehicle Code Section 23152(b), indicates a "per se" BAC limit of .08%ā, and a lower limit of 0.04% for drivers holding commercial drivers licenses.