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Home» 2012 » January

When does a DUI become the felony offense of Aggravated DUI?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by dendwyer in DUI law, felony

There are two categories of crimes in most jurisdictions, misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are crimes where jail is an allowable sentence, but the maximum sentence is 364 days in jail. Felonies are any crimes were the maximum sentence is greater than 1 year. While misdemeanors are serious and do carry consequences with them, a felony [...]

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