Drunk driving is usually a crime, not a traffic infraction. Most states say that DUI/DWI is a criminal offense, not a traffic infraction. A DUI offense is most often charged as a misdemeanor.1 Misdemeanors are generally crimes punishable by no more than one year in county jail.2 They ...
Cruz Waivers are more typical in misdemeanor cases such as DUI and drug possession. In California, a Cruz Waiver is a promise by you to stay out of trouble while out of custody and to return to court for your sentencing hearing. If you break that promise, you waive your right to the...
Since a misdemeanor is a less severe offense, the punishments associated with it are usually milder than those associated with felonies. This means a person who gets a DUI misdemeanor may not be subject to the same degree of punishment as someone who gets this charge as a felony. In most ...