Is a DUI conviction considered a misdemeanor or a felony?
That depends on two things – your prior record and the circumstances surrounding your arrest. If you are convicted of DUI and it’s your first offense, you will be charged with/convicted of a misdemeanor, and this will generally be the case with your second DUI offense. However, if you have two or more previous DUI convictions within the preceding 10 years, the third conviction will be classified as a felony. If you inflict damage to property of a significant value or someone else is injured or killed while you were driving under the influence, you will be charged with a serious felony.
