QUESTION
If I got a DUI about 15 yrs ago, is that considered a 'Misdemeanor" or "Felony"?
Asked on Sep 10th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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Michael J. Breczinski
Plain old DUI without injury or death or prior DUIs is a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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Misdemeanor unless there were injuries or death.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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It will depend on whether the original DUI was charged as a misdemeanor or felony. There is no way of knowing without seeing the original charging documents.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
The length of time since you received it does not make it either a felony or misdemeanor. You can contact the court where it was issued and ask if your DUI from 15 years ago was a misdemeanor or a felony.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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If it was a 1st offense, it would be a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 18th, 2012 at 12:54 AM
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It could be either. Most DUIs are misdemeanors, but sometimes they are felonies, especially for repeat offenders. If you are unsure and need to know, you have to request a copy of your criminal history from the state.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM
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DUIs are most often charged as "gross misdemeanors", not felonies, unless you kill or seriously hurt someone.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:45 PM
First time DUIs without enhancements are misdemeanors in California. If you are going to Canada and they know about the DUI you will be denied admission as Canada considers it a felony.
Answered on Sep 17th, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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Most likely a Misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:06 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
If it was your first DUI it was probably a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:06 PM
In Utah a first or second DUI within a 10 year period are misdemeanors. A third DUI within a 10 year period would be a third degree felony.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
It is a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
James Edward Smith
Misdemeanor
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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In Michigan, a first offense DUI has always been a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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In Michigan 2 are a misdemeanor
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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If there was no injury involved and it was your 1st offense, then a misdemeanor. You can pull up your criminal record yo confirm. You should also consider getting the conviction expunged.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:59 PM
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It isn't considered anything without knowing the conviction charges. With an accident it would likely have been a felony. Otherwise a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:46 PM
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First offense DWI is a misdemeanor.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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It depends on what you were convicted of - contact the court.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Could be either. DUI's, even 15 years ago, could be charged as a felony under the proper circumstances.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:45 PM
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Misdemeanor, unless it included injury or death
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Richard S. Goodman
1st or 2nd DUI is misd.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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Usually first offense DUIs in California are misdemeanor offenses.
Answered on Sep 16th, 2012 at 4:44 PM