A DUI charge stands for driving under the influence of alcohol or any substance that impairs driving ability. It is illegal to drive with a blood or breath alcohol content of 0.08 or higher, or 0.02 if under 21 years of age. A DUI charge can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. A DUI conviction occurs in court where a judge finds the driver guilty of a DUI, while a DUI charge occurs when an officer pulls the driver over on suspicion of being intoxicated and the driver is arrested. Penalties for a DUI conviction can include jail time, mandatory alcohol or drug treatment, community labor, fines and fees, and a license suspension.