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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
You're right, the comparison isn't equitable.
Drunk driving isn't a felony, but only a misdemeanor. Drunk driving killing someone isn't a felony either. It's also a misdemeanor.
Murder is a felony.
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This is not always correct. For instance, in TX, driving without a license is a class C misdemeanor punishable only by a fine. In Illinois, driving without a drivers license is a Class C felony upon your second conviction. Don't even have to be drunk.
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