QUESTION
Is there a statue of limitations on being charged with an OWI if you were never arrested?
Asked on Jan 16th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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You left the scene of flipping a vehicle. You go to a police department tell a false story that vehicle was stolen but confess saying you left the scene due to fear.
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In Washington there is a two year statute of limitations on gross misdemeanors.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2013 at 10:38 PM
They have 1 year to file, and believe me, they will. You were a complete fool to have gone back to the police department, especially without a lawyer present.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 6:36 AM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
A statue of limitation runs from the commission of the offense to the filing of the charges by a prosecutor.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 6:35 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Well they can charge you with leaving the scene based on your confession but not the OWI. Get a lawyer.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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In Michigan it's 6 years.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 6:34 AM
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The statute of limitations for a DUI misdemeanor is two years, if a felony, it's 4 years.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2013 at 6:34 AM