If the cop that arrested me has yet to file paperwork necessary for court, is there a statute of limitations for the officer to file the necessary paperwork?
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If the cop that arrested me has yet to file paperwork necessary for court, is there a statute of limitations for the officer to file the necessary paperwork?
I went to court and my case got dismissed without prejudice. It’s been 6 weeks since my arrest. Can I get my case thrown out and off my record?
Asked on January 7, 2015 under Criminal Law, Utah
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
There is a statute of limitations, but in your state, it appears to be two (2) years for DUI or DWI. That means that the six (6) weeks since your arrest is such a small fraction of the time within which charges could be filed--i.e. anytime within two (2) years--that you could not yet get the charges dismissed with prejudice on this basis.
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