dui that is 25 years old

[jp230]

What is the name of your state? FL
back in 1983 I was charged with a dui,seeing I had no money,I left and move to another state..I now am disabled and want to go live there again,do you have any advice in what I should or should not do????I refused the breath test..also this would be number two..I had a dui before that and did all that was required of me..

thanks

 

[elmuchoprez]

I don't believe that there is any statute of limitations. If you want to get straight with the courts, I think you'd be best to find a lawyer and explain your situation, but I think one way or another you still have to face the charges.

 

[BigMistakeFl]

BigMistakeFl

Don't drive or attempt to get a license when you get to FL. You can check this site for Wanted persons in the state of FL: http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/person/displayWantedPersonsSearch.a

That's not the end all, especially since your warrant goes back a ways. You can also search online for warrant searches by county. I'd speak to a lawyer about checking further to be safe. You may have a ticking bomb waiting for you.

 

[garrula lingua]

Do you remember the court where the case was being prosecuted ??

Go to court, in your wheelchair.
Turn yourself in.
The Judge will likely recall and quash the warrant, and will advise you of what, if anything, you have to do on the case (you do have a clean record since that case, right ?? point that out to the Judge).

Your worst problem will be Motor Vehicles if you want to drive. They get hung up on requirements, regardless of the date. Judges are, surprisingly, nice people. They see the quirks and oddities in life. Hopefully, you will get a Judge who is more interested in the 25 years of sobriety and non-offense, than the 25 yo history.

BTW, if you had not yet pled guilty or been convicted by Judge or jury, then the Prosecutor will likely not object to a dismissal or light treatment - it would be hard (not impossible) to try you for this case now.

 

[jp230]

thank you

thank you all for the info