Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

car seized

i am a good normally law abiding citizen.i work a full time job & take care of 2 handicapped family members who depend on me.but,i made the mistake of buying $40 of cocaine,complied when i was arrested, it's my 1st drug charge,but, they still seized my brand new car. is there any chance i can get it back


Asked on 3/25/09, 1:22 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: car seized

It depends on how the prosecutor wants to proceed. Sometimes they hold onto the vehicle as evidence in the case until it is resolved and then return it to you. other times they file papers with the court to get legal possession of the vehicle as being the proceeds of a criminal act. They can't just keep your vehicle forever without first filing the papers with the court to do so, and even then you have the right to argue against the seizure of the vehicle. Do you have an attorney representing you yet? If you do then he can find out how the prosecutor is going to proceed on your car. If you do not have an attorney yet I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 3/25/09, 3:09 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: car seized

Yes, call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss.

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Answered on 3/25/09, 7:34 am
Barry Kozyra Kozyra & Hartz, LLC

Re: car seized

That seems very extreme given the facts as disclosed. There should be room to negotiate the car's return but it will depend on the facts.

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Answered on 3/25/09, 8:42 am


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