It
can be quite shocking to have your car seized following a DWI arrest.
You should know that North Carolina has made a vehicle subject to
seizure if you continue to drive while your license is already
revoked because of a prior DWI. You should also know that a specific
provision of North Carolina clearly provides for an enhanced speedy
trial in such a case.
The
name of the provision is NC General Statute 20-28.3 (m), and this is
what it says:
§
20-28.3. Seizure, impoundment, forfeiture of motor vehicles for
offenses involving impaired driving while license revoked or without
license and insurance, and for felony speeding to elude arrest.
(m) Trial Priority. -
District court trials of offenses involving forfeitures of motor
vehicles pursuant to G.S. 20-28.2 shall be scheduled on the arresting
officer's next court date or within 30 days of the offense, whichever
comes first.
Put
simply, the provision states that you are entitled to a trial no
later than 30 days following your arrest, even if the arresting
officer sets a court date later than that date.
If
you are arrested in North Carolina for DWI and the officer seize your
vehicle, get in touch with a lawyer immediately so you can grab the
opportunity to assert your right. A good Raleigh DWI lawyer can help
you pursue the appropriate legal angle available.
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