QUESTION
When will I be told if I am being charged with a DUI? How?
Asked on May 08th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I was not arrested at the scene of the accident or at the hospital after a BAC test. Is it normal not to be arrested when they think it is a DUI? Are they waiting for the test results and if so how long do they usually take?
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DUI Attorney serving Grove City, OH
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Law Office of John G. Galasso
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If blood was taken at the hospital for the police, they are probable waiting for the results to come back.
Answered on May 11th, 2015 at 5:20 AM
If you received a citation, then you've already been charged/arrested. Handcuffed or not is irrelevant. You need to hire a DUI specialist, and do it soon because you have only 10 days to save your license.
Answered on May 11th, 2015 at 5:20 AM
Drug Charges Attorney serving Houston, TX
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If there was an accident and you were taken to the hospital, the prosecutors' office will have to get a grand jury subpoena for the blood. It will take as long as they need because they have other cases to work on, too. The test itself does not take that long. How you will be "told" is that you may receive a letter or the cops will show up at your door. You should contact a bonding company now to arrange for bond. They can be checking daily for warrants for you. You should also go ahead and talk with a lawyer.
Answered on May 11th, 2015 at 5:19 AM
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It depends on the police department, Some will arrest on the spot, some wait until the blood test results are back, and some refer the matter to the States Attorney for an arrest decision.
Answered on May 11th, 2015 at 5:19 AM