It’s at least a misdemeanor in all states, and can be a felony depending on circumstances. More like shoplifting or simple assault than a speeding ticket.
OK — thank you for posting that. I stand corrected.
That’s just not true; look up NJ’s DUI laws. It isn’t even a misdemeanor; it is a traffic violation. Perps are not entitled to pre-trial intervention or a trial by jury (because it isn’t a crime) and it can’t be expunged for the same reason.