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statute of limitations in WASHINGTON Seattle for DUI
Seattle, WA
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Posted 3 months ago in DUI / DWI
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hey all can u please help me on 29th of june 09 i was hold for Dui then hand a court hearing on July 2 09 but when went to court they say no charge was file yet what is the statue of limitation on a DUI Charge to be file they did a blood test im so worry
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Lance George Miyatovich
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The Statue of Limitations in the State of Washington for a DUI is two years.
Brian Michael Sullivan
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Washington State has a two year Statute of Limitations on a DUI charge.
With blood draw cases, it is quite common that the case not be charged by the prosecutor for several months. I practice frequently in King County, and it is not unusual for the prosecutor to wait 6-8 months before re-filing charges. Still, it is best to get advice from an attorney ASAP. This is because there is also the issue of Department of Licensing, and a possible suspension / revocation of your license for 90 days to several years --- depending on your history and other factors in the case. DOL doesn't wait for the courts to charge, and there is a much faster timing requirement to contest your suspension revocation. See my link below for more information on Washington State DUI questions. |
