Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Dui

Is a first offense DUI in California a misdomeanor or a felony? There was no accident or personal injury involved.


Asked on 10/24/07, 8:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Dui

Misdemeanor with expensive consequences. Get an attorney to help minimize them. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so, and the case is in SoCal.

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Answered on 10/29/07, 1:10 pm
Michael Meyer Law Ofc. Of Michael J. Meyer

Re: Dui

Misdemeanor. If it's a straight-forward DUI case, the driver will be charged with two counts of Vehicle code 23152 - one count for subsection (a) and another for (b).

Also be aware that the driver has TEN DAYS in which to request a DMV hearing on the issue of whether his or her license will be suspended. This issue is separate from the court case.

The driver should see a local attorney to determine how to handle the matter.

Good luck.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 12:10 am


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