Someone else was driving my car and got a dui, first offense. Can they forfeit my vehicle?
Question Details: They had a prior dui, but were charged first because it was more than seven years. I found through research of MCL's that in a **** case they can forfeit no matter what and you have to fight it out in civil court, but dui's weren't real clear, only that IF driver was owner 'in part or in whole'
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I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area of the law. The car should not be subject to a forfeiture if the charge is a dui. usually, the car will be impounded and you may have to pay the fees to get it out. however, the car should be returned to you regardless of the outcome in court.
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