indictment
how long does a court have to issue an indictment for a crime?
I recieved a dwi over 100 days ago and haven't heard anything pertaining to this. Is there a time limit that they should have in contacting me? And can I have it dissmissed?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: indictment
First, I am guessing you were arrested for the first time for DWI, in which case it is a misdemeanor, and the statute of limitations on a misdemeanor according to Article 12.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is within two years from the date of the commission of the offense... However, if it is a felony DWI then that Statuted of Limitation will be three years. Consequently, they can and probably will be bringing those charges soon. My advice is that you find you a DWI lawyer to start handling your case right away. I hope you did not let your ALR hearing go by the wayside. Somebody should have been fighting that for you.
Good Luck.
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