How long does a prosecuter have to charge someone with a DUI?
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Typically the statute of limitations from a criminal standpoint in most states to charge someone who has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance by the district attorney's office is one (1) year after the alleged offense assuming the charge will be a misdemeanor.
If you were cited for the above offense, the district attorney's office in your county and state has at least the above time period to file a criminal misdemeanor charge against you.
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