If my husband was arrested and the vehicle was seized however my mom is the registered owner, what is the quickest way to recover my vehicle?
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If my husband was arrested and the vehicle was seized however my mom is the registered owner, what is the quickest way to recover my vehicle?
My husband was arrested and detained for 72 hours. He was released with no charges(probable cause dismissed)apparently the car we had just purchased had a small amount of some drug hidden somewhere. I found out a day latter it was seized? My mom is the registered owner and just like my husband and I, had no knowledge of what the officers found. What can happen to the vehicle? What are the necessary steps we have to take in quickly recovering our vehicle?
Asked on June 20, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The car is most likely with the police impound and was seized as evidence. If the charges were dismissed and there are no more pending charges, then the vehicle can be released from impound but you will have to pay the impound fee. Your mom must provide proof of registration to the impound and a driver's license, and the car can be released.
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