If I got a DUI out of state about 6 years ago but have not yet received anything from my state on this, what is the statute of limitations?
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If I got a DUI out of state about 6 years ago but have not yet received anything from my state on this, what is the statute of limitations?
Asked on August 10, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
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Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Since you have been arrested for a DUI and have no idea if criminal charges have been filed, ordinarily the statute of limitations is three years from the arrest. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in the county where you were arrested and see if criminal charges have been filed against you or not. If so, then there may be a chance that you do not have a defense of the statute of limitations being a bar.
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