Legal Question in DUI Law in California

Re: Is DUI considered traffic violation

In Minnesota it's a lot more than just a traffic offense. The first offense is a misdemeanor, and the fourth offense can even be a felony. It's serious business, and they are making it more serious all the time.

Good luck.

Re: Is DUI considered traffic violation

Your question says you were convicted of DUI in California, and relates to whether that "conviction" would be considered "traffic violation" or other criminal law. Therefore it seems that California law and federal law are what matters (not Minnesota law).

As a general matter of interpreting what they mean by: ''have you been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, fined or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, excluding a traffic violation'' I would interpret their use of the term "traffic violation," in the context of that question, to mean what is called a "petty misdemeanor" in Minnesota law, which is a civil violation (not a criminal charge) for which a person can only be fined, but not arrested or jailed for violating. If that interpretation is correct, and if you can be arrested and jailed for DUI in California, then the correct answer to that question is likely to be "yes."

You would be well advised to seek opinions from a California criminal lawyer and an immigration lawyer in Minnesota or any state, regarding your question.

Re: Is DUI considered traffic violation

Unfortunately it is not considered a traffic violation.

Re: Is DUI considered traffic violation

No, it is not a traffic violation, it is a misdemeanor crime, punishable by jail time.