QUESTION
Is having the same address enough for the prosecutor to seize my car for OUI and DWLS even if I my boyfriend is not on the car's title?
Asked on Oct 24th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - Georgia
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My boyfriend was driving my car, which I have a loan on. He was arrested for OUI and DWLS. They seized my car and want $900 to get it back. The bank says they’re going to get it and repossess it because I don't understand how I am being required to pay if I want to get my car back. I wasn't even in the vehicle when it happened and his name is nowhere on my car title at all. Now I have no way to get to work and can potentially lose my job that I've been at for 14 years. We have 3 kids and the prosecutors reason for the forfeiture was because we have the same address.
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Michael J. Breczinski
The reason that they impounded it is because it was used to commit a crime. I would pay the money and get the car back. Try to deal with them and they might come down on the amount.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Tough luck for you. It doesn't matter who has title. Any car used in a crime can be impounded. As for the financial toll on the title-holder, they couldn't care less. That's not their problem.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You allowed him to drive while his license was suspended and he was drunk, the car can be seized.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 11:42 PM
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That's not appropriate. Post a bond and fight them.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2012 at 11:38 PM