QUESTION
How long does the filing of charges take for a DUI?
Asked on Sep 07th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I got a Driving under the influence charge in Texas. From the time of arrest, how long does the arresting agency have to file charges or drop the matter?
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Cynthia Henley
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There is no time limit. Once you have been arrested, the charges are filed. You should get a lawyer to represent you immediately because there are some time limits with regard to driver's license matters. The amount of time that it takes for the case to get into the court varies county to county; by arresting agency; based on the types of evidence (because blood takes longer); and the level of offense - felony v. misdemeanor. The statute of limitations is tolled while the charge is pending and you are on bond.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 5:39 AM
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It depends. They may wait on blood and it could take months.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 8:11 PM