Tool · From Each State's Statutes, Checked October 2026
DUI Lookback and Felony Checker
Does a Prior DUI Still Count?
States count prior DUI convictions only within a lookback period, often 5 to 10 years, though some count them for life. Pick your state and enter how long ago your prior conviction was to see whether it still counts, and when an offense becomes a felony.
How Lookback Periods Work
The lookback window decides whether a new offense is charged as a repeat offense, which carries more jail time, longer suspensions and, past a point, a felony. States measure the window differently (from conviction, from the offense date), so the state page gives the exact rule and statute.
See felony DUI, how long a DUI stays on your record and the penalty estimator.
This tool restates each state's rules from official sources, checked October 2026. It isn't legal advice and can't account for every detail of your case; confirm with the official source linked in the result or a lawyer licensed in your state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a DUI Lookback Period?
It's how far back a state looks for prior DUI convictions when deciding whether a new offense counts as a second or third offense. Outside the window, a new offense is usually treated as a first for sentencing, though some states never stop counting.
Does a DUI From Another State Count?
Many states count out-of-state convictions for similar offenses. Check your state's page and its statute.