Delayed Dui Court Date

Summary

In California, misdemeanor DUI cases generally have a 1-year statute of limitations. If the ticket was submitted in August 2021, it falls within this timeframe. Court dates can be scheduled years later due to various factors. You can contest the date of the ticket filing in court. Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.

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I was pulled over in June of * and they gave me a DUI while the officer never filed for the whole year and December of * I received a court date for February 3rd * can they do that and can I fight this ticket
Hello Teresa, it's important to know your location to provide accurate legal information. Can you please share where this occurred?
Manteca ca
Hello Teresa,
In California:
- There's generally a 1 year statute of limitations for filing a misdemeanor DUI.
- However, in some cases, it can be extended to 3 years for a felony DUI.
- You can indeed fight the ticket.
You should consult a local attorney for specific advice.
It's a misameter and now they're trying to say that the cops submitted the ticket August of *
Hello Teresa,
- Misdemeanor DUI cases in California generally have a 1 year statute of limitations.
- If the ticket was submitted in August *, it's within the timeframe.
- You can contest the date of the ticket filing in court.
Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.
It's a cop submitted the ticket and August * can it be that I don't have court until *
Hello Teresa,
- Yes, it's possible to have a court date in * for a ticket submitted in August *.
- Schedules can vary due to court's availability or other legal factors.
- You can check with Manteca court or your attorney for confirmation.