Is there a statute of limitations for a DUI in California?

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Is there a statute of limitations for a DUI in California?

Asked on March 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, California

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Robert Pellinen / Law Offices of Robert Pellinen

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor, including drunk driving is one year.   However, the police cannot or should not be able to wait until the last minute to charge you.  In such cases your rights to a "speedy trial" have been v


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