Birch22
New Member
Hi all
Would love some advice please. I made the massive mistake of drink driving in July 2022 -crashed - was subsequently arrested and released under investigation. It’s now coming up to 6 months since the incident and I’ve still not heard anything more from the police about being charged. It has been a horrendous time.
I have been told that this is a summary only offence and therefore the police have to charge me within 6 months - but I feel like there is conflicting info out there. Does this mean that I have to receive a court summons within 6 months from the date of the offence or that they just need to let the court know they are going to charge me but I still may need to wait longer to hear any updates? Would be grateful for any thoughts / advice / anyone in a similar position
Many thanks
Would love some advice please. I made the massive mistake of drink driving in July 2022 -crashed - was subsequently arrested and released under investigation. It’s now coming up to 6 months since the incident and I’ve still not heard anything more from the police about being charged. It has been a horrendous time.
I have been told that this is a summary only offence and therefore the police have to charge me within 6 months - but I feel like there is conflicting info out there. Does this mean that I have to receive a court summons within 6 months from the date of the offence or that they just need to let the court know they are going to charge me but I still may need to wait longer to hear any updates? Would be grateful for any thoughts / advice / anyone in a similar position
Many thanks