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Will I be charged anything if the police filled out a report and let me go?
Asked on May 19th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Michigan
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I was in a one-car accident after having a couple beers and spent the night in the hospital. The police came and filled out a report and let me go. Does that mean I will not be charged with anything?
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You will probably be charged. But it doesn't do any good to worry about it until it happens. Don't talk to anyone about it and tell you have an attorney.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 10:44 PM
It does not necessarily mean that you will not be charged, but rather that the information will be given to the district attorney to determine whether formal charges will be sought
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:26 PM
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It is possible for you to still be charged with a crime. The officer can elect to issue a criminal summons to you, in which case, the court will send you notice of the charges and when you need to appear. However, officers usually (although not always) tell you when they intend to issue a criminal summons. If the officer did not mention this, you may be safe.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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Unlikely. If police intended to charge you they would have by now
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:25 PM
John Hone
No
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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Don't count your chickens yet.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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If the police have evidence that you had an accident because you were driving under the influence, then it is likely that the police will recommend to the DA that charges be filed; however, it is within the DA's discretion whether to file or not. You should consult a local criminal defense attorney.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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No, not at all. They will turn over their findings to the District Attorney to determine if there is enough to file a criminal charge against you. If your blood alcohol is below the legal limit, .08, they can still charge you with a DUI under the circumstances. You will be subpoenaed by mail if they chose to charge you. You may get lucky. If you are charged, hire a lawyer immediately. Do not go it alone. There is much a lawyer can do for you to minimize the impact of such a charge.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Alexis Anne Plunkett
It is not guaranteed that you will not be charged with anything, but it sounds like you were not arrested at the time. Did the police ask if you had been drinking? Did they mention taking a blood draw at the hospital? Without more information I cannot fully answer this question.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
No, you could be charged with drunk driving, but the police would probably have done that at the hospital.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer. It isn't over.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 12:23 PM