Misdemeaner Felony DUI Charges

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Misdemeaner / Felony DUI Charges
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Misdemeaner / Felony DUI Charges
Every responsible person should be able to go out
and have a couple of drinks with friends while
keeping in mind the safety of all concerned.
However, it is very easy to forget what happens
when someone has one drink too many. It is a
small tip-over but once someone has reached that
stage, the last thing they think about is the
legal alcohol consumption limit. The law places
certain limits on the amount of alcohol that can
and cannot be present in ones body while
driving. No one should ever get into a vehicle
under the influence, but when this does happen
and you are pulled over, there are consequences
that may come along with those actions. 
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When is a DUI considered a misdemeanor?
Most driving arrest made in todays society
involve misdemeanor charges which are much more
serious than just a small, simple infraction. A
misdemeanor is a less serious crime which can
result in you paying a small fine, probation, or
a short stay in jail. Many times, an individual
can lose their drivers license if convicted of a
first offense DUI for a minimum of six months. In
addition, if an accident was involved causing
injury to another person, the driver can have
their license suspended for one year.
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How is a felony DUI determined?

• Is a felony DUI more serious than a misdemeanor?
  A felony conviction is far worse than a
  misdemeanor. Most of the time if an individual
  has a previous DUI conviction, additional drunk
  driving charges may be brought as felony charges.
  Having a felony on your criminal record will
  likely have far more of an impact on an
  individual in terms of educational and employment
  opportunities. This is why its extremely
  important to hire a great law firm to help you
  with your case.
• Felony DUIs involve many more court proceedings
  than a misdemeanor. Because this is the case, it
  is always necessary to have a good DUI attorney
  by your side. Choosing the right law professional
  can determine whether you serve time in a prison
  cell or you pay a small fine. Always make sure
  you get the best representation when youre
  taking on a DUI charge.

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