Tiffany Haddish's attempt to have her DUI case dismissed due to a lengthy delay has been met with strong opposition from Georgia prosecutors, who argue the comedian has failed to prove the wait harmed her career.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the State of Georgia is urging a judge to reject Haddish's motion to dismiss the case, which stems from her January 2022 DUI arrest in Peachtree City.
Prosecutors acknowledge the more-than-four-year delay weighs against them, but they insist it wasn't intentional and should not carry much weight. They also point out that while Haddish announced she was ready for trial, she never actually requested an immediate trial—a distinction they say matters under Georgia law.
The filing directly challenges Haddish's claims that the unresolved charges have damaged her career and limited her ability to travel internationally. Prosecutors say she has provided no evidence beyond broad assertions that she has lost work or been unable to visit certain countries due to the pending case.
The State also argues Haddish has not suffered significantly from the delay, noting she has not been incarcerated while the case has been pending. As for her claims of anxiety and stress, prosecutors say those concerns are common in criminal cases and are not enough on their own to justify dismissal.
As previously reported, Haddish asked the court last month to toss the case, arguing the years-long delay unfairly impacted both her personal and professional life. Her attorneys blasted the handling of the case, calling the timeline "unprecedented."
The latest filing comes just weeks after Haddish scored a partial courtroom win when a judge suppressed one field sobriety test and some statements tied to her arrest.
For now, prosecutors say the balance of factors favors keeping the case alive and are asking the judge to deny Haddish's motion.