The first time you receive a DUI charge, it’s a misdemeanor offense. However, prosecutors can charge you with a felony if:
It’s your third offense
You’ve been convicted of a felony DUI before or
You cause an accident that results in someone being injured or killed
If you’ve received a DUI in another state or United States territory, it counts toward the total amount of offenses. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you receive only one DUI in Nevada. If you’ve already been convicted twice elsewhere, Nevada’s charge will be your third and is considered a felony. DUI charges in Henderson are taken very seriously. For this reason, it is essential to have an attorney in your corner that understands the court and the judges involved.