Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Dui 2nd offence, driving without a license, false reports

My fiance was in an accident, was hit in the rear and charged for the accident. She had comsumed alcohol and cocaine 6 to 8 hours prior. She was on a suspension for dui 1st offence. That was February 12, 2007. She was told she was being charged with dui, driving without a license, possession of parphenalia (crack pipe), and giving false information to a police officer (gave wrong name). As of today 3-12-07 she has not been charged. What is the statute of limitations, how long do they have to charge her and what would be their reason for procrastinating. What if anything can we do to have these charges brought or dropped. We would like to put this all behind us. Thank You Randy Graham


Asked on 3/12/07, 11:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Dui 2nd offence, driving without a license, false reports

The statute of limitations is two years for the DUI charge.

Read more
Answered on 3/13/07, 11:49 am
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Dui 2nd offence, driving without a license, false reports

The police are probably waiting for toxicology reports to determine if they can charge her with the drug offense which is more serious than a low blood alcohol level offense. The statute of limitationson the driving under suspension is 30 days. The DUI has a two year statute. She should speak with a lawyer who may be able to help negotiate a resolution. I offer free initial consultations..

Read more
Answered on 3/13/07, 5:22 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Pennsylvania