Greenville, NC asked in DUI / DWI for North Carolina

Q: It's been 3 yrs since I received my first DUI. I haven't been charged in court yet. Loosing my license for a year,

Would the judge just give me time served since it's been 3 yrs

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Kristen Dewar
Kristen Dewar
Answered
  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • Concord, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: You've had a pending DWI for 3 years? Sounds like you should be speaking with an attorney regarding your case - you have what we call a Turner issue. There is some current litigation concerning the statute of limitations that the State has to prosecute people charged with misdemeanors, like DWIs. Speak with an experienced criminal defense/DWI attorney in the county where you were charged regarding this issue.

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