Most people who are charged with a DUI will be given a misdemeanor conviction, which is considered to be the standard DUI charge in Nevada. However, there are circumstances that would elevate a misdemeanor DUI to felony DUI. Some of those circumstances include causing serious injury or death of another person, severe property damage, or leaving the scene of an accident while under the influence. While a misdemeanor DUI is better than a felony DUI, it still comes with serious penalties such as:
Mandatory fines ranging from $400 to $1,000
Possible jail time (up to six months) or 96 hours of community service
Driver’s license revocation for 90 days
Installation of a breath ignition interlock device
Attendance at a Nevada DUI school
Alcohol and substance abuse treatment program