The Student Legal Clinic can answer these and many more questions on the irksome topic of traffic law. Infractions include all registration violations and all but the most serious moving violations. If you're charged with an infraction, you cannot demand a trial by jury and jail cannot be imposed as the original penalty. You cannot get a court-appointed attorney regardless of your inability to afford one. You are entitled to a jury trial and a court-appointed lawyer if you cannot afford one.
Felonies are very serious crimes punishable by sentences in state prison for more than one year.
On your record License not suspended. Felony if person is injured or fourth offense Severe penalties. Multiple violations drastically increase penalties Remains on record for 7 years License suspended for up to 3 years Insurance rates will rise. Not on record, unless you were driving and alcohol was on your person. No fine, if proof of correction is given to court.