Legal Question in DUI Law in Iowa

Statute of Limitations - OWI

I was in a car accident a year and a half ago and resulted in a OWI through only the DOT, I was never criminally charged until now. Its been over 18 months since the date of the incident and I now have a letter with a court date showing up. Is there a length of time they can't bring charges against you any longer, for example one year?


Asked on 9/25/07, 8:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Re: Statute of Limitations - OWI

If you were not charged at the time or arrested then the charges may be filed until 3 years after the crime. If you were arraigned the state must prosecute you within one year.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 11:02 am


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