QUESTION
The accident happened one month ago but a charge was not file yet. Does this usually take long?
Asked on Jul 05th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - California
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Boyfriend hit a bush in parking lot, was given sobriety test by police blood and sample taken by paramedics at scene. He was very inebriated. He was taken to emergency room because of bad bronchitis cough. Hospital released him when I picked him up at 3 am. Police never gave him a ticket or case number or arrested him. After about a week the department of motor vehicles sent him a notice to turn in his license and get a provisional license that would last for 30 days. Now a month has gone by and he has heard nothing from the Sheriff’s office with any charges or nor has a warrant been issued.
5 ANSWERS
Michael J. Breczinski
He should get a lawyer and have that person check with the police about the possible warrant.
Answered on Jul 10th, 2013 at 7:48 PM
James Edward Smith
Usually takes 6 months.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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Yes. It is normal to take several months to file charges. They may still be investigating or they may have a backlog of cases.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 7:33 PM
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Yes. Can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on the prosecutor.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Irvine, CA
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Chambers Law Firm, P.C.
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That is very common. It could take 2-3 months for a filing, depending on where in California this incident occurred.
Answered on Jul 09th, 2013 at 7:31 PM