Statute of limitations on felony DUI's
Two and a half years ago, I caused an accident that seriously injured myself and the other driver. Nothing seemed to come of this legally. Since then I have remained sober, started school, and I have a good job with room to advance. I just signed a lease for an appartment as well. I got a call a few weeks ago from a criminal investigator regarding the accident. Apparently the county is very slow in processing court cases. Because of their incompetence, I will lose everything I have worked for. I need to know if there are any limitations on the amount of time the courts take to prosecute.
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Re: Statute of limitations on felony DUI's
DUI with Serious bodily Injury is a third degree felony. So long as you have never been arrested, the Statute of Limittions is three years from the date of the accident.
If you were arrested, but later released, then the Statute of Limitations is moot. Nevertheless, you would have a speedy trial objection that could be raised.
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