How Long Do They Have To File Drunk Driving Charges

**markus1204** · 12-26-2007, 06:56 PM

Can anyone answer a question for me, I was in an Automobile accident in Conneticut in May of 07, I wasn't charged with DUI at the scene but I went to the hospital and they took my blood alcohol level and I am wondering how long do they have to charge me or issue a warrant and arrest me for DUI, by the way I am a resident of Pennsylvainia.

Any help would be appreciated you can write me directly at (fenmrks@yahoo.com)

**Mr. Knowitall** · 12-28-2007, 03:56 AM

Pennsylvania has a two year statute of limitations for minor offenses and five year statute of limitations for major criminal offenses. The period begins to run upon commission of the offense.

**markus1204** · 12-29-2007, 02:32 PM

It's not PA it's CT I reside in PA but the offense was in CT.

**aaron** · 12-29-2007, 05:25 PM

If the maximum penalty for the offense is greater than one year, the criminal statute of limitations is five years. If the maximum penalty is less than one year, the limitations period is one year.

Quoting Connecticut General Statutes, Criminal Procedure, Sec. 54-193(b) - Limitation of prosecution for certain offenses.

No person may be prosecuted for any offense, except a capital felony, a class A felony or a violation of section 53a-54d or 53a-169, for which the punishment is or may be imprisonment in excess of one year, except within five years next after the offense has been committed. No person may be prosecuted for any other offense, except a capital felony, a class A felony or a violation of section 53a-54d or 53a-169, except within one year next after the offense has been committed.