Do old DUI/DWI convictions have a statue of limitations?
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Do old DUI/DWI convictions have a statue of limitations?
How many years do they need to be apart before they can be used as first, second or third offence?
Asked on November 14, 2013 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
A conviction has no statute of limitations: it is part of the public record--your public record--forever (or at least until expunged, if eligible for expungement). The statute of limitations applies to offenses or acts which you were never charged with: there is a limit (varying by offense or crime) on how many years the authorities can wait before charging you. But if you were convicted, by definition you were charged within the statute of limitations.
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