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What happens to my vehicle after a DUI arrest?

When you are arrested for an alcohol-related charge, you may wonder just what will happen in terms of your future and the charges against you. You may also wonder what will happen in the immediate future when you are released.

Whatever type of vehicle you drove when you were pulled over will have been immediately either immobilized for approximately 3 months or will be impounded for the same length of time. Additionally, the court can impound your vehicle for another period of about the same duration if you are caught operating it within the time frame your license is suspended.

If the owner of the vehicle is someone other than the driver, the owner may be able to petition the court to get the vehicle released back to them. However, if the owner was knowledgeable of a person’s suspended or revoked license stemming from an alcohol-related offense, and still allowed them to drive the vehicle, they could be charged with a misdemeanor.

If you have concerns about your vehicle or any other matters that may become problematic after an alcohol-related arrest, you may benefit from talking with a DUI attorney in the Virginia area that can keep you apprised of the ever-changing motor vehicle laws. If you face trouble because of a technicality of lending your vehicle out to a person without a valid license an attorney may be able to help you as well. You don’t have to face criminal charges on your own or with only the help of a court-appointed attorney, you may be able to see charges reduced or dropped with the right help on your side.

 

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