DUI Consequences

DUI punishments are defined at the state level rather than the federal level, but most states have generally followed the same guidelines for punishing DUI offenses.

Most of the variations of “driving under the influence” will land you with a misdemeanor, which is commonly punishable for up to a year in prison.

However, if the DUI incident is a felony DUI, where a death is involved, extensive property damage is involved, or other major offense occurs the charge may be elevated to a felony offense. A felony offense may be punishable for longer terms and are generally in a state prison.