I was charged with a vor in 2000. Originally a felony. Due to the circumstances of the violation was changedto midemeanor. What are the stat...

Question

I was charged with a vor in 2000. Originally a felony. Due to the circumstances of the violation was changedto midemeanor. What are the statute of limitations for such a case?

Answer

18 months for misdemeanor and 3 years for felony

but

all they have to do is file the case in court to satisfy the statute

you may have a constitutional speedy trial violation

there may have other ways to win or favorably plea the case - but you will need a lawyer to help

Answer

Statute of limitations requires that you be charged by a certain time. If, as you say, you were charged in 2000, Statute of limitations has been met. Your argument must go forward, as Mr. Savela stated, as a violation of your right to a speedy trial.