DWI

[Angel-Eve]

What is the statue of limitations (if any) on a DWI in the state of Louisiana?

 

[HomeGuru]

Explain.

 

[Angel-Eve]

Explaination of the above question

Although it is kind of along, invovled story, I will try give some details about the above question. I received a DWI, in Louisiana (on a Louisiana license), in November 1996. I moved back to Texas in 1999. I tried to get my Texas license back, but Louisiana would not let me. I wrote to the DPS, in Baton Rouge, and asked them what more I needed to do. They said that,although the fine was paid and the suspension was over,they needed an SR-22 on file, for three years, from the date of the DWI. At the time, I couldn't afford it, besides I didn't own a car anyway, so I let it go. Now,I'm newly married, and of course we own a vehicle, and I am willing to get the SR-22 if needed. What I would really like to know is if, now that five years have passed, do I still need an SR-22 or can I just go to DMV and get my license back? And about the SR-22, don't you need an insurance policy, in your name, to get one? Our automobile and insurance policy are not in my name.

 

[HomeGuru]

You need to cal DMV and ask them what to do. There is no start of the SOL because you never submitted the SR-22.