Code
VC 23153
A DUI can be a felony if someone was injured, you had at least 2 or more subsequent DUIs within a ten year period, or one previous felony DUI.
Consequence
Felony
-2-4 years in state prison
-Fine not less than 1,500 dollars nor more than 5,000
-Up to 5 years license suspended
Misdemeanor
-Not less than 90 days, nor more than one year (one more year of jail per each injured victim – section 23558 – up to 3)
-Must surrender the driver’s license for at least one year
Takeaway
When you drive under the influence, you risk not only harming yourself but harming others. If you harm someone else, the consequences become even more harsh.