Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

arrested, held 5 days no charges, impounded car now $700

My 19 year old nephew was arrested on

a warrent for a crime he allegidly

committed as a minor. Juvenile Hall

held him for 5 days without charging

him formally. They impounded his car,

although there was no apparent need

for that as he was parked in a public lot.

After 5 days they released him without

telling him what the charges related to

specifically. Now the impound yard

wants their pound of flesh in the

amount of $700 and climbing daily. He

does not have the money and is now

homeless. Is this legal? What are his

options?


Asked on 11/07/06, 3:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: arrested, held 5 days no charges, impounded car now $700

His option is to bail out the car before more charges are incurred, and to defend against the criminal charges when they are filed. He can file a government tort claim on the impound issue. Have him contact me if interested in defending the criminal charges.

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Answered on 11/09/06, 8:55 pm


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