Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Alaska

I purchased a vehicle before leaving for the holidays. The title was still in the previous oweners name. When I returned to transfer the title. I find out the police have seized the vehicle awaiting a warrant to search it do to an on going investigation.. Now that the title is in my name may I not consent to there search and demand my truck


Asked on 1/02/13, 9:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard Thorgaard Law Firm

No, you cannot prohibit them from searching the truck. And it's not a matter of "consent" to a search. It's a search warrant. It has nothing to do with title. Assuming it's a valid warrant, they would be able to search it no matter who has the title.

When they have completed the search it should be returned to you.

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Answered on 1/04/13, 5:35 am


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