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I backed into a car on my college campus. Security called the police and I was tested for alcohol, which I failed. They took me to a nearby hospital and drew blood and dropped me back off. I never received a ticket, nor was I ever under arrest (I was handcuffed on my way to the hospital, though)
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Without knowing more, yes. If they have evidence to arrest you on DUI, they may have let you go that night and decided to arrest you by summons via mail, which they are allowed to do. There is a rule of criminal procedure that allows this when the arrested is charged with a misdemeanor and is not a risk to flee. Check your mail, you may be getting a Notice of Preliminary Hearing in the mail. Then, call a lawyer for your Preliminary Hearing.
Answered on Jan 21st, 2013 at 9:23 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900