Legal Question in DUI Law in Pennsylvania

dui after the fact

i was in an accident about a month ago and needed trauma treatment . i fell off of my scooter . when i got--name removed--the hospital i admitted i had a few beers. i wasn't arrested or given a ticket at the time . i want--name removed--put the claim in--name removed--my insurance for my treatment but i was wondering , can the police charge me with a DUI now even though it was 5 weeks ago and i was never pulled over or arrested or given a ticket at the time of the accident?


Asked on 8/30/07, 6:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Gibson John W. Gibson, Esquire

Re: dui after the fact

Yes. They may still file. You would have an additional defense related to the delay since the summons should be issued within 5 days of your release, but I've seen them issued that late.

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Answered on 9/07/07, 3:00 pm


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