If one admitted to having driven under the influence 2 weeks ago, could one be charged?

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If one admitted to having driven under the influence 2 weeks ago, could one be charged?

Could ones license be suspended for dui retroactively? No accident, injuries, or
police involvement

Asked on August 1, 2018 under Criminal Law, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Yes, they can still be charged: there is no legal requirement that  person be charged immediately or "on the spot" and two weeks is still well within the "statute of limitations," or time within which charges must be filed, for DUI. The person could be charged and could suffer all the penalties thereof.


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