They have up to two years to charge you. And as long as you waive speedy if the case is pending. If they impose conditions on you that may run the 90 day clock and be a basis to dismiss your case.

Notwithstanding the above rules, no criminal case shall be continued beyond 90 days from the first court date without court approval, and further; DWI cases shall not be continued in violation of N.C.G.S.

Even though a DWI is very serious, it is still a misdemeanor charge. Last year, the NC Court of Appeals ruled charging a defendant with DWI did not toll the two-year statute limitations. However, the NC Supreme Court put that decision on hold for now.

Most states have different limits for different kinds of crimes, but North Carolina is unique in this regard. North Carolina’s criminal statute of limitations is two years for most misdemeanors, and there is no statute of limitations for felonies or crimes classified as “malicious” misdemeanors.

A Ramey warrant usually expires after 90 days from the date it was issued.

three years

North Carolina recognizes torts for both negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Because the action giving rise to the tort was intended to cause injury, any injury proximately resulting from the wrongful action would suffice for the plaintiff to prove that she suffered damages.

What is the Average Car Accident Settlement in North Carolina? There is no average settlement — as cases and the amount of pain and damages suffered by parties vary widely from case to case. The more important consideration is the amount of damages in your particular case — no other case is like it.

Pain and suffering is not available in NC workers’ compensation cases. Some personal injury lawyers use medical bills as part of an equation to arrive at a suitable amount for pain & suffering. The equation is medical expenses + lost wages and accident related expenses x a multiplier (usually 1.5 – 5).

The answer is generally no – you can’t sue for wasted time in most instances.