What can be done if a car becomes a crime scene and the police charge impound fees?

Contact an Attorney immediately. In the sum of the vehicle was a crime scene and impounded by the police and you were not responsible for the matter, then the police should cover the costs of impoundment and the vehicle should be released to you. If they are now trying to hit you up for the costs contact an Attorney. Actions to resolve impoundment issues are heard in the District Court. The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code governs impoundment of vehicles. 257.252a, b, c, d, and f, Abandoned vehicle; presumption of responsibility; violation; penalty; "abandoned vehicle" defined; duties of the police agency; contest by the owner; hearing; request; fee; towing and storage charges; obtaining release of the vehicle; public sale; inability to determine ownership of abandoned vehicle; entry into the law enforcement information network., et Esq.