{"id":3333,"date":"2018-04-18T18:05:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T18:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikbajaj.wpengine.com\/?p=3333"},"modified":"2018-04-18T18:05:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T18:05:17","slug":"when-is-a-dui-a-felony-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/when-is-a-dui-a-felony-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"When is a DUI a Felony in California?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous. California state laws prohibit drivers from getting behind the wheel while drunk or otherwise intoxicated. Violating California DUI laws can carry significant criminal penalties. Last week, at least three people were arrested on suspicion of DUI at a Chula Vista checkpoint<\/a>. If any of these drivers had previous DUI charges, or if anyone was injured because of their behavior, they may face Felony DUI<\/a> charges.<\/p>\n

California DUI Law<\/h2>\n

In California, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. There are two different ways you can be arrested and charged with DUI. The first is when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds the legal limit. If you\u2019re an adult over the age of 21 with a traditional driver\u2019s license, your BAC cannot exceed .08 percent. If you\u2019re an adult with a commercial drivers license (CDL), your BAC cannot exceed .04 percent. If you\u2019re under the age of 21, your BAC cannot exceed .01 percent.<\/p>\n

Misdemeanor DUI Charges<\/h2>\n

California law classifies most drunk driving charges as misdemeanor offenses. First, second, and third DUI convictions, absent any aggravating factors, will result in misdemeanor criminal charges. The penalties become more severe with each additional DUI conviction.<\/p>\n

First DUI Conviction<\/strong><\/p>\n