Legal Question in DUI Law in California

In Los angles I was arrested for DUI and I have had an attainment date three days after my arrest date but was released 13 hours after I was arrested and went to my attainment and they said I wasn't in the system yet even thoe my papers said to be there and they gave me a citation upon release giving me a court date two months from now, and I keep hearing that they legaly have to arraine me within 72 hours or the case gets droped.... Any truth to this?


Asked on 4/09/10, 10:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Matthew Koken Law Office of Matthew S. Koken

The prosecutors have one year to file misdemeanor charges.

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Answered on 4/14/10, 10:21 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Since you live out of town, you can avoid the trip by hiring a lawyer to appear for you. If you have a private lawyer, you might never have to appear in court at all. The lawyer you hire will be able to claim that they violated your right to a speedy trial, among other defenses you might have. Don't get convicted if you can avoid it. Call me anytime if you want to talk.

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Answered on 4/14/10, 12:01 pm


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