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How long do police have to prosecute a driving offense?
I was ticketed for reckless driving about 10 months ago. I hired a lawyer to plead the ticket down, and I’ve been in constant contact with him. Every time I talk to him, he says that he still doesn’t see any paperwork or charges against me and that I might get off scot-free. How long do authorities have to prosecute me for a driving offense?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The jury is out on your
ticket
. Police have 12 months from the day of the issuance of the ticket to prosecute a driving offense. Since you already have a lawyer who’s been giving you insightful information, you might escape the situation with a slap on the wrist!If the state eventually prosecutes you for a driving offense, your car insurance is likely to increase. But instead of paying more than you need to, shop around a better price on your premium by using the
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