Q: The police paid off car almost a year before me ever receiving any legal paperwork on the car and about 16 months after the car was initially taken. Do they have the right to do this? The car was bought with legitimate funds. Isn't there some time frame that they have to follow to file paperwork? They are saying the vehicle was instrumental to the crime.
A: David's Answer: The police would have generally needed to have a seizure order from a Judge - and even then generally they would need a conviction to actually proceed to a sale. You would need to demand the paperwork from the police showing the seizure order and hire a criminal defense lawyer to ascertain the status of the criminal proceeding against you. Schedule a consult with a civil rights lawyer in your area for more info re: a possible lawsuit against the police. -- David Bliven, Bronx Civil Rights attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former prosecutor who handles police misconduct cases as well as governmental agency (CPS & ACS) misconduct and fair hearing matters. His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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