Felony DUI

A DUI that causes injury to someone else is charged under Vehicle Code 23153, and it's far more serious than a standard DUI. It's a "wobbler," meaning the prosecutor can file it as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts, your

A felony DUI in California is a drunk or drugged driving charge that carries state prison exposure instead of just county jail. Most DUIs are misdemeanors, but four situations can bump a case up to a felony.

A fourth DUI within a 10-year period is a felony in California, even if no one was hurt and even if your first three were all misdemeanors. That single fact changes everything about the case.

Most DUIs in California are misdemeanors. Your case can be charged as a felony, though, if certain aggravating facts are present. The line between the two makes a huge difference in what you're facing.