An aggravated DUI in Mississippi is generally a DUI charge with additional factors that elevate the offense, such as a very high blood alcohol concentration, a prior DUI within a statutory period, driving under suspension after a previous DUI, or causing bodily injury during an impaired driving incident. Statutory language sets out specific enhancements and corresponding penalties. The presence of these factors changes the legal analysis, increases potential penalties, and may require different procedural steps than a standard DUI case. Knowing the statutory criteria and how they apply to your arrest is the first step in building a defense. Determining whether an offense qualifies as aggravated requires careful review of arrest reports, test results, and prior conviction records. Defense counsel will examine whether the prosecution can properly prove each enhancement element and whether procedural errors exist that could limit the state’s ability to apply enhancements. In many Collinsville cases, challenging the technical sufficiency of prior records or the reliability of chemical testing can reduce the risk of aggravated-level penalties and open avenues for negotiation or dismissal.