What to do about a DWI that has not gone forward in court?
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What to do about a DWI that has not gone forward in court?
I was arrested fora DWI last January in New York. I went to a few hearings but everytime the case was pushed back. It now has been almost a year and I haven’t head anything for months. I don’t think that they forgot about me but I am in the army and I would like to get this finished before I get deployed. Is there a time limit in pending cases? I would like to wait it out if they drop they charges after a certain time.
Asked on October 7, 2010 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
There is a time limit for cases because not only are there internal statute of limitations for the prosecution (think the state) to bring the charge itself but also constitutional time frames for trying the case (whether it is a speedy trial) or somehow pleading out. If you are going to hearings, are the hearings themselves being continued prior to commencing or during the hearing itself. You should consider, given your time in the military and the consequences it could mean for you to consult with your criminal defense attorney about this and see if the multitude of continuances could work to your advantage as part of a plea bargain.
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