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Commonly Asked DUI/DWI Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Do I have a right to a speedy trial?

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Answered by attorney Richard Keith Oliver (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Law Office of Rick Oliver
Everyone has a right to a speedy trial. However, it takes more than just the passage of 4 months to prove that your right to a speedy trial has been violated. There are several factors that courts would consider in making that determination. If you have an attorney you should contact him/her to find out where the case is at, procedurally. If you don't have an attorney you should seriously consider hiring one. I specialize in DWI defense, and can tell you there are myriad issues to consider when handling a client's DWI case. If the case can be beat, it's worth the money to find out.
Everyone has a right to a speedy trial. However, it takes more than just the passage of 4 months to prove that your right to a speedy trial has been violated. There are several factors that courts would consider in making that determination. If you have an attorney you should contact him/her to find out where the case is at, procedurally. If you don't have an attorney you should seriously consider hiring one. I specialize in DWI defense, and can tell you there are myriad issues to consider when handling a client's DWI case. If the case can be beat, it's worth the money to find out.
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What does it mean if a probable cause charge is filed but the judge doesn't sign it?

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Answered by attorney Jon M. Buchholdt (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Buchholdt Law Offices
Judges do not sign probable cause charges. Charges at signed by prosecutors, and the judge may find based upon the allegations contained in the charging document that there is probable cause to bind the defendant over. But if the judge finds that the charging document does not contain facts sufficient to establish probable cause, she/he will release the defendant at arraignment.
Judges do not sign probable cause charges. Charges at signed by prosecutors, and the judge may find based upon the allegations contained in the charging document that there is probable cause to bind the defendant over. But if the judge finds that the charging document does not contain facts sufficient to establish probable cause, she/he will release the defendant at arraignment.
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What is the statute of limitations on felony DWI?

Answered by attorney Mark R. Thiessen
DUI/DWI lawyer at Thiessen Law Firm
2 years to get arrested. Now that they charged you they have a reasonable amount of time to proceed. So just let the sleeping dog lie and kick it only after 2 years have gone by since the arrest.
2 years to get arrested. Now that they charged you they have a reasonable amount of time to proceed. So just let the sleeping dog lie and kick it only after 2 years have gone by since the arrest.
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