Legal Question in DUI Law in Colorado

Issued a ticket

Can you be issued a ticket for underage drinking and then 2 months later a detective wants to issued you a ticket for hit and run instead


Asked on 1/08/09, 4:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jason Savela The Savela Law Firm, PC

Re: Issued a ticket

well, yes they can. the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is 18 months and min of 3 years on a felony.

a hit and run is a 12 point violation and results in loss of license for a year -

do not talk to the police, get an attorney

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Answered on 1/08/09, 4:12 pm
Philip Rosmarin Rosmarin Law Firm

Re: Issued a ticket

Sure, and two years later, if they have some evidence of it, they can arrest you for manslaughter.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 6:56 pm


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