QUESTION
Is there a new law for the district attorney to press charges within a certain amount of time?
Asked on Feb 28th, 2016 on DUI/DWI - California
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I got arrested for DUI in August of 2015 and here it is February and nothing from the court. People had been telling me their is a new statutes of limitations of 4 months instead of 1 year. Is this true?
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No, it is not true. It's a one-year statute of limitations.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2016 at 6:17 PM
No. After 1 year there is a presumption of prejudice, but they can still file even after 1 year.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2016 at 6:17 PM
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No.
Answered on Mar 15th, 2016 at 6:17 PM