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Under iowa DUI / criminal laws is a DUI considered a felony

I was convicted of DUI and served seven days in jail and had my drivers lic. supended. This was my second arrest for DUI. The first was reduced to reckless driving.

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Is a DUI conviction a Felony
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Reputation Level 20
In Iowa, beginning with the 3rd DUI offense it's a felony. This being your second you would be guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor if all the elements of the offense were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Reputation Level 10
No, based upon the facts you mentioned.

Reputation Level 11
Since your first DUI was reduced to reckless driving, this DUI would be your first DUI conviction. It is not considered a Felony.

Reputation Level 20
No

Reputation Level 7
No. If your first OWI arrest was amended to a reckless driving and you were subsequently convicted on another violation that would have been your first offense criminally under Iowa Law. OWI first offense in Iowa is only a serious misdemeanor.

A 3rd OWI conviction in 12 years is categorized as a Class D Felony under Iowa law.

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