{"id":7584,"date":"2020-10-30T12:42:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T12:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/?p=7584"},"modified":"2020-10-21T12:45:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T12:45:04","slug":"dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/","title":{"rendered":"DUI Statute of Limitations in California"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The statute of limitations imposes a time limit on filing criminal charges. If a charge is filed once the statute has passed, the defendant can get the charge dismissed. Since driving under the influence (DUI) can be filed as misdemeanor or felony charges, a statute of limitation is imposed on it. Read on to learn about the DUI statute of limitations in California.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_Statutes_of_Limitation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose of Statutes of Limitation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aeaf7b9079\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aeaf7b9079\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/#Purpose_of_Statutes_of_Limitation\" title=\"Purpose of Statutes of Limitation\">Purpose of Statutes of Limitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/#Statute_of_Limitations_for_DUI_Charges\" title=\"Statute of Limitations for DUI Charges\">Statute of Limitations for DUI Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/#How_DUI_Statutes_of_Limitations_are_Determined\" title=\"How DUI Statutes of Limitations are Determined\">How DUI Statutes of Limitations are Determined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/#Filing_DUI_as_a_Felony_or_Misdemeanor\" title=\"Filing DUI as a Felony or Misdemeanor\">Filing DUI as a Felony or Misdemeanor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/dui-statute-of-limitations-in-california\/#Hire_Criminal_Defense_Attorneys\" title=\"Hire Criminal Defense Attorneys\">Hire Criminal Defense Attorneys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Imposing a legal limit on filing a criminal charge protects the legal rights of defendants in civil and criminal cases. The criminal court recognizes that a defendant is disadvantaged after a certain amount of time has passed. A limitation period expects the prosecutor and plaintiff to pursue a criminal case with a certain level of diligence.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statute_of_Limitations_for_DUI_Charges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statute of Limitations for DUI Charges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The statute limitation on California DUI or DWI cases vary depending on whether it was charged as either misdemeanors or felonies. A misdemeanor DUI charge in California has a statute of limitations of one year from the date of the incident, while a felony DUI offense has a three-year limitation. Several exceptions make litigation complicated, so it\u2019s best to consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/criminal-defense-attorney\/\"><b>criminal defense lawyer<\/b><\/a> if you have any concerns regarding the statute of limitations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_DUI_Statutes_of_Limitations_are_Determined\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How DUI Statutes of Limitations are Determined<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7585 \" src=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DUI-statute-of-limitations-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"DUI statute of limitations\" width=\"407\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DUI-statute-of-limitations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DUI-statute-of-limitations.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/>The California Penal Code states that prosecution for offenses not punishable by death or imprisonment in state prison should be commenced within a year after the offense was committed. To determine statutes of limitations, commenced means that one of the following events has taken place:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complaint is filed charging a misdemeanor;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An indictment is filed in felony cases;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accused is arraigned on a complaint charging them with a felony; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warrant is properly issued.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As such, the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge for driving while intoxicated is one year after the date of the incident. This applies to a first offense DUI, as well as to repeat offense up to the third DUI offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Note that enhanced penalties are disregarded in determining maximum punishment. Talk to <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/criminal-defense-attorney\/upland-dui-attorneys\/california-dui-lawyers\/\"><b>DUI attorneys <\/b><\/a>if you need help determining the statute of limitations for a particular case.<\/p>\n<p>However, a drunk driver that violated the California Vehicle Code by causing injury will face a longer period of limitation since this offense is a wobbler case. Since the maximum punishment for an individual charged with DUI that caused an injury is imprisonment, its statute of limitations is three years.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the statute of limitations isn\u2019t applicable on drunk driving cases already in warrant status. If you\u2019re considering getting a dismissal using the statute of limitations defense, speak with <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/criminal-defense-attorney\/upland-dui-attorneys\/\"><b> DUI defense lawyers<\/b><\/a> to discuss your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_DUI_as_a_Felony_or_Misdemeanor\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing DUI as a Felony or Misdemeanor<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In California DUI laws, bringing criminal charges is exclusively at the discretion of the grand jury, district attorney, and prosecuting attorneys. After the prosecution is commenced by submitting the necessary paperwork to the district attorney\u2019s office, the filing deputy evaluates the information and decides to either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file the case as a felony;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file the case as a misdemeanor; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reject the case or return it for further investigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_Criminal_Defense_Attorneys\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Criminal Defense Attorneys<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you were arrested for DUI and are facing felony or misdemeanor charges, it\u2019s important to have legal representation who can help prepare the best defense for you. Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/wefight4you.com\/\"><b>Law Offices of Marc Grossman<\/b> <\/a>to get in touch with a <b>DUI defense attorney<\/b>who\u2019s knowledgeable in driving laws and can fight for you. Call us today and schedule a free consultation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The statute of limitations imposes a time limit on filing criminal charges. If a charge is filed once the statute has passed, the defendant can get the charge dismissed. Since driving under the influence (DUI) can be filed as misdemeanor or felony charges, a statute of limitation is imposed on it. 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