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I was stopped and arrested then brought to police station and was coerced into letting them search my mother car I asked why was I pulled over and arrested they said they could not tell me until I signed the consent forms to search my vehicle. He said they he had suspicion there were drugs in the vehicle. It’s my mother’s car and I made a mistake but can they keep my car they are saying there is a lien on the car but my mom makes all the payments.
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Michael J. Breczinski
No they should not be able to keep the car. She should get a lawyer and sue to get the car back.
Answered on Jul 01st, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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Law Offices of James Elliot McIntosh
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The lien belongs to the company that towed your mom's car. You never said whether drugs were in the car.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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If they believe that the car was used for drug sales and/or distribution, yes, they can seize it.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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The Law Offices of Angela L. Walker, P.C.
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The State must file a forfeiture action if they claim that the vehicle was being used in a drug enterprise. It is a civil matter. It would then fall upon you and your mom to show her ownership and that she was not aware of the drug activity.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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The should be separate and independent. . If you are in Michigan call with details and for an appointment.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:11 PM
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Your vehicle can be impounded and even confiscated by police if narcotics are found inside.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 8:16 PM