| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Chris CantrellU.S.
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Towing and repossession related questions as well as legal issues. Law Enforcement issues concerning criminal defense, laws (generally Alabama), Accident Investigations, Narcotics enforcement, etc Private Investigation issues and questions | |
RichardU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009 |
Professional towing and recovery operator for 30 Plus years, dealing with light to heavy duty towing operations... Nationally certified by various agencies - associations.. Been answering questions here for 4 + years now on AllExperts. I know that many people do not understand vehicle towing when ordered by Law Enforcement or from Private Property Parking lots, which I will try to help with. BUT, I DO NOT AND WILL NOT answer any RV TOWING ISSUES, or actual law cases or proposed cases... |
It definitely sounds like something is not right. I would recommend starting with the police department to file a complaint. California law is easily accessible on line and has complete info about towing
In most states law enforcement has the right to impound a vehicle if the person in possession of the vehicle is arrested. It is often because the police department is responsible for the vehicle if they
It depends on whether it was private property or a street or roadway. What state are you in? The officer could have canceled the wrecker or just allowed him to pay the wrecker for having to come out. Give
Who is the finance company? As for the lien, do you have anything requesting you to do repairs on the vehicle? As long as you have the required paperwork assigning you the authority to repossess the vehicle
I would recommend video taping this activity if possible. Many states have passed predatory towing laws that prevent this type of activity. There is a Statewide Towing Association that you may contact

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