Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in California punishable by a range of steep and far-reaching penalties. While those penalties can be severe even in cases where drivers are charged with misdemeanors, drivers may face various enhancements and additional penalties when there are aggravating circumstances or felony charges involved. Because the classification of a DUI as a misdemeanor or felony can substantially alter the scope of a case, the penalties a […]