Is a first offense DUI considered a misdemeanor for things such as applications?
490232
Misdemeanor or felony; the answer varies from state to state.  It also depends on what court the case was filed on.  \n\nIf it was filed in a city magistrate court it will be a misdemeanor.  The city, however, has the option of bringing it to the higher (superior) court for felony charges.  \n\nThe individuals' background, criminal history, and of course local rules all play a factor in the decision.
698316
It depends on if he was convicted before.  First offense is usually 30 days in jail, a hefty fine and suspension of the driver's license.  Community service might be required as well.  \n\nOther effects can include an instant jump in insurance rates, loss of commercial driver licenses, and manditory drug/alcohol abuse counciling.
642444
i doubt 1 DUI from that long ago will prevent you from getting the job. employers look for patterns and if that is your only one then you are probably safe. my ex bf got his engeneers lisense and a job with about 5 convictions showing for theft and all kinds of stuff. then again he can sell an ice box to an eskimo, so that may have helped in his favor. however if you have an engeneers certification then any future DUI's can get it revoked and you'll be up s*** creek. so quit drinking and driving.\n\nbtw you should be able to go down to the DMV or state police and have them run a check to see if it is showing on your current lisense. they'll probably charge you about $10, but at least you'll know either way.
1025158
Doesn't sound like it was a misdemeanor. There are all sorts of minor violations which do not become part of any criminal / permanent / public records. If all you got was a ticket, then this is probably not something still on your record.
768411
if it is a misdemeanor, you rep yourself and the prosecutor will discuss a plea with you.\nif it is a felony, they will tell you that you must obtain an attorney or request an appointed one.
1187015
Laws vary by state. If he is entitled to a public defender, the court will appoint one.\n\nMany times, misdemeanor offenses are not considered "crimes" and the state is not required to provide a public defender.\n\nCall a local attorney or the court and they should be able to advise you regarding this specific situation.
789001
that would be? 10 years ago is not counted with this new offense unless you were extreme DUI or injured someone. That is a pretty high reading. You go to jail in most states at .08. thank the cop for giving you a break and citing and releasing you. the other drunks may have puked on you.
427858
Just a guess but the offense that resulted in probation will probably count as a first offense.  It has resulted in a disposition and a punishment so odds are it won't be considered to have been dropped.  Juvenile laws vary from state to state so check your state codes in order to find out what happens next.  Some police departments have juvenile divisions that can also assist in finding out what to expect.
796213
if this is your first offence and you have an attorney you'll prolly just get probation...
39040
A used to work for a background screening company, and I know for a fact that some companies don't even want to know about criminal records for an applicant if it is less than a felony.\n\nMost companies are going to have you fill out an application, and there will be a spot on the form where they ask you about that sort of thing. But read the fine print, it may ask you to omit certain things (usually traffic-related stuff, sometimes drug misdemeanors over 2 years old, etc).\n\nUnless they have asked you about it or it is implied that you should've already brought it to their attention, I wouldn't bring it up. That's a judgement call, obviously, but you don't want to sound like you think it might disqualify you from consideration. (Be confident!)
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Prosecution for a misdemeanor (note spelling) must begin within one year of the offense.  There might be a couple of exceptions here and there, but if there are I would imagine they would be rare and most likely not involve a misdemeanor traffic violation.\n\nGood of you to explain that it is a Los Angeles cop you're asking about, but it's the same rules throughout the state, so all you need to talk about is California law, not what an LA cop has to do.
14883
There would definitely be a statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge.  Here is a link to Pennsylvania's Code to find details:
709256
If you mean driving probation, yes. In Texas it is 3 moving violations in 18 months period and the judge puts you on a year (usually) probation. Get one more moving violation in that probation period and you lose your driver's license. \n\nIf this is your first DUI, you're problably looking at probation. Because DUI is a heavy offense, you'd better get a lawyer. 2nd DUI, 5 years, 3rd DUI, 8 years, 4th DUI is 10 years and 5th DUI is 25 years. The lawyer actually helps on the bigger penalty assesments, believe me.
1062492
It depends on the misdemeanor and the state.
804007
I am an attorney in California, but I do not practice criminal law.\n\nI strongly urge you to go to an attorney who specializes in DUIs. Your fiance has much bigger problems than worrying about whether the offense committed when he was 15 counts. To my knowledge, juvenile records are expunged, although you might need to request an expungement. The offense won't necessarily be counted, but if the record is not expunged, it will still show on the prior offenses, and the judge, though  not counting it as an offense, will take it into consideration.\n\nAside from the offense as a minor, because one of the offenses involved drinking under the legal age, and the subsequent offense was committed within 5 years.... did you know your fiance could go to jail for up to a year? It is a given that he will go to jail for at least 90 days. The law is very clear on this.\n\nOn a more personal note... you need to call of the marriage. You fiance is irresponsible and has a drinking problem. He is eventually going to kill himself or other persons. If you are married to him, in California, YOU could be held civilly liable for the actions of your spouse. YOU could lose your house, other property, and have YOUR wages garnished... not to mention possibly being the widowed mother of fatherless children.\n\nDon't go there.
973081
In my state, you can look up your circuit clerk website for the county you live in.  There is information on there listing traffic violations, which would include DUIs.
981052
According to the Texas Criminal And Traffic Law Manual, a first offense of DWI is considered as a class B misdemeanor