Legal Question in DUI Law in California

DUI - Felony or misdemeanor?

I recieved a DUI in 1997 in CA, and a drunk in public arrest in 1996. I fulfilled all obligations in a timely manner for the DUI, but never paid fine for drunk in public. Now I am applying for a teachers position in L.V., NV and must list felony charges on application. Are these offenses felonies? Must I list them? Thank You.


Asked on 6/19/00, 4:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Sitkoff Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP

Re: DUI - Felony or misdemeanor?

Hello,

neither offense is a felony both are misdemeanors.

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Answered on 9/08/00, 1:07 pm
Lawrence Taylor Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor, Inc.

Re: DUI - Felony or misdemeanor?

No, neither offense is a felony. You may still be on probation for the 1997 DUI conviction, though; usual probation term is three years. However, unless they ask you if you are on probation for any offense, or have ever been convicted of a felony, you do not need to list them.

Lawrence Taylor (Practice limited to DUI defense: 949-752-1550)

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Answered on 8/25/00, 5:16 pm


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