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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of upcoming changes to how DUI charges are enforced.

According to a Facebook post from the Sheriff’s Office, first-time DUI offenders can be charged with a felony if dangerous circumstances apply.

Drivers will be charged with felony DUI if there is involvement in a crash, a child in the vehicle, reckless driving or excessive speeding, an attempt to elude law enforcement or a BAC level of 0.15% or higher.

The update to the law will take effect on Nov. 1.