Most DUIs are Misdemeanor Offenses, but there are three things that make a DUI a Felony in Ventura:
- There was an accident and someone (other than you) was injured (the injuries generally need to be more serious than soft tissue injuries. These cases can often be reduced to a Misdemeanor at the time of sentencing in Ventura.
- You have a prior conviction for a felony DUI within the last 10 years.
- You have 3 or more DUI convictions within the last 10 years.