California · Vehicle Code

VEH § 23550: DUI fourth offense — felony

DUI / TrafficCalifornia DUI - first offense

What this law says, in plain English

A fourth or subsequent DUI within 10 years, or any DUI after a prior felony DUI conviction, is punishable as a felony with 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison.

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