Seattle Kirkland DUI Drunk Driving Attorneys: DUI Questions / Answers

Seattle Kirkland DUI Drunk Driving Attorneys:  DUI Questions / Answers

Question: Can a DUI charge be dropped after nine years?
Question Detail: I was charged with a DUI back in 2003. While serving a small amount of time I was unaware that I missed my arraignment. It has now been over nine years and my arraignment has been rescheduled. Is there a statute of limitations on DUI here? Is there a chance that this charge can be dropped after so many years?

 

If you failed to appear for any court date and there was a Bench Warrant issued, the case will not be dropped.  Bench Warrants are good for a length of time and then typically/automatically renewed by the prosecuting attorney and/or Judge.  There is no statute of limitations as the State attempted to or did, file charges against you.

 

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