Legal Question in DUI Law in California

It does happen. The DA has up to a year to file charges. Moreover, if you are not active in your case, meaning having an attorney, I think it is more likely they will file before that year is over.

Please give me a call if you have additional questions.

JDH

Some county prosecutors are slow to act, but they have a year to file on a misdemeanor and 3 years to file on a felony. No news is good news, but keep your eye open for a notice to appear in the mail. If you have changed your address then you, or your attorney, should periodically check with the D.A.'s office to see if a Complaint as been filed (otherwise you risk getting picked up on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court).

Both counsel are correct. As far as getting your license back, normally a hearing must be requested within 10 days and I am not sure if that was done. Your attorney should be able to guide you and perhaps get the DA to sign a Form which can be taken to DMV. Not sure what the facts and circumstances were but using the assistance of a lawyer should help you get back on the road. http://www.sandiegodui.com/hearing.html