If you
have been arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North
Carolina, not only will you lose your license, but you could end up
losing your vehicle as well. According to state legislature, vehicles
are subject to seizure if the driver is arrested for DWI while his or
her license is already revoked because of a prior DWI charge, or if
he or she has no valid license and no liability insurance.
However,
there is one upside to this predicament. A rarely cited provision of
North Carolina law allows for an enhanced speedy trial in cases
involving seizure, impounded or forfeited vehicles. Put simply, the
provision mandates that you are entitled to a trial no later than 30
days after your vehicle has been seized, even if the officer’s next
court date is later than that date.
If the
authorities seize your vehicle after arresting you for DWI, you need
to contact a lawyer immediately to ensure that your rights are
protected and you will know every legal angle available to you. An
experienced DWI lawyer can represent you during your hearing and
fight to have your vehicle returned to you immediately. He may also
contest the DWI charge for you and have it dismissed if circumstances
relating to your arrest can be disputed.
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