What to do if was informed by the police that I have been given a DUI but 3 days after the incident I went to the DMV and they’ve no record of it?

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What to do if was informed by the police that I have been given a DUI but 3 days after the incident I went to the DMV and they’ve no record of it?

Neither does the court system. What should I do now? I never received a ticket.

Asked on October 29, 2012 under Criminal Law, California

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You just need to keep checking in with the court,  clerk of the court, or the prosecuting attorney's office in the county where you were arrested.  Even though you were arrested, your case may still be under review with the prosecutor assigned to handle your case.  If there were blood tests to be processed or there is a concern about the validity of the stop, they may take a bit longer to file it.  The officer that conducted your arrest may still be finishing up the submission of the case.  A simple DUI should be submitted within three days, but it's not unheard of for cases to take a little longer to get to the district attorneys office and to get filed. Once the case is filed, the court will usually set you for an announcement (or first appearance type hearing) within a couple of weeks.  The notice will be sent to the address on your bond.  If your address changes, make sure you let the court know so that you do not miss your notice letter. 


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