What is the criminal statute of limitations on a DUI/DWI?
Statutes of limitations in criminal matters are designed to prevent "stale" prosecutions. Each state sets its own limits, and they vary by type of offense. Statutes of limitation on DWI / DUI prosecutions vary from state to state. They usually permit prosecutions for at least one year after the date of the offense, and sometimes longer. If a death was involved, the DUI / DWI may also involve homicide charges, and those offenses may have very long statutes of limitations. Also, in some circumstances statutes of limitations may be "tolled" or extended.
To check in the state where the DUI / DWI happened, click here for a discussion of the state's laws.
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