San Diego Criminal Lawyer Discusses Statue of Limitations

If you have been cited or arrested and no charges were filed on the day you were to appear in court, you still need to follow up with the San Diego District Attorney, Vista District Attorney, Chula Vista District Attorney, or San Diego City Attorney's Office,

If your case has been rejected you will get a letter indicating the case was reject. In some instances, no charges have been filed but the San Diego District Attorney, Vista District Attorney, Chula Vista District Attorney, or San Diego City Attorney's Office, still can file charges within the statute of limitations of your charged offense.

For example, a misdemeanor carries a 1 year statute of limitations. This is a fancy legal term for time limit.
Hypothetical- On May 1, 2020 CLIENT is arrested for a misdemeanor DUI. He is taken to jail, then bails out and has an arraignment date set for June 20, 2020. On June 20, 2020 CLIENT goes to court and is informed no charges have been filed. CLIENT thinks this means the case is dismissed. On November 15, 2020 the District Attorney files charges on CLIENT with an arraignment date set for December 10, 2020. A Notify Letter is mailed and CLIENT does not get the letter. CLIENT doesn't appear in court and a WARRANT is issued. CLIENT says he thought his case was dismissed however the DIstrict/City Attorney had 1 year to file charges.

If you have any questions contact our skilled San Diego Trial Attorney's today for a free consultation.

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