In Wayne County, certain DUI convictions can lead to forfeiture of your car. This only applies if that car is owned in part of whole by you - if it's a lease, it could go back to the lessor. The offenses for which forfeiture may be ordered are
In Wayne County, forfeiture is permissive, not mandatory, and complements vehicle immobilization sanctions. In many cases, immobilization is mandatory if forfeiture is not ordered. The prosecutor must give notice and file a petition for forfeiture within 14 days of the defendant’s conviction. The prosecuting attorney must give notice to all owners, lessors, and any person holding a security interest in the vehicle, all of whom are entitled to file a claim of interest in the vehicle. Such claims must be filed within 14 days of notice. The court then must hold a hearing on forfeiture within 21 days of the claim date and before or at the time of sentencing.
- OWI second offenses
- OWI causing death or serious impairment, first or repeat offense;
- child endangerment, first or repeat offense;
- driving with a suspended or revoked license, causing death or serious impairment; and
- reckless driving causing death or serious impairment.
In Wayne County, forfeiture is permissive, not mandatory, and complements vehicle immobilization sanctions. In many cases, immobilization is mandatory if forfeiture is not ordered. The prosecutor must give notice and file a petition for forfeiture within 14 days of the defendant’s conviction. The prosecuting attorney must give notice to all owners, lessors, and any person holding a security interest in the vehicle, all of whom are entitled to file a claim of interest in the vehicle. Such claims must be filed within 14 days of notice. The court then must hold a hearing on forfeiture within 21 days of the claim date and before or at the time of sentencing.
