The following is a guest post by Preston H. Long. It is an excerpt from his new book entitled âChiropractic AbuseâA Chiropractorâs Lamentâ. Preston H. Long is a licensed chiropractor from Arizona. His professional career has spanned nearly 30 years.
The 3 Instances Where DUI in California Can be a Felony: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in California is typically a misdemeanor offense. As long as there were no aggravating factors, you will likely be charged with misdemeanor simple DUI when facing your first, second, or third time DUI case. There are situations, however, when an otherwise simple.
Criminal Penalties. The lookback period for a prior DUI in California is 10 years. The period is calculated from arrest date to arrest date. Therefore, if you receive a DUI within 10 years of a prior DUI, then you will be charged with a second DUI. Jail time is mandatory on a second DUI offense.