[okie01]

Really? ‘down the scale?’ What kind of statement is this?

It's an honest one. Drunk driving is a serious offense.

But it's not criminal. Not even a felony, is it?

[SeattleBruce]

Drunk driving is a serious offense.

But it’s not criminal. Not even a felony, is it?
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It is criminal/felonious depending on the circumstances.

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