Vehicle Seizure • Impoundment
Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney

When Driving is Not an Option

Orange County DUI charges are tough enough to handle, but having your vehicle seized by California law enforcement only adds stress and expenses to an already difficult situation.

Vehicle seizure occurs in certain cases when a defendant, whose Orange County drunk driving charge(s) has resulted in the suspension or revocation of his or her license, is caught operating a motor vehicle under the influence. While the penalty of having your vehicle impounded is a huge inconvenience, the costs and complications add insult to injury. You could be required to pay any or all of the following:

• Vehicle storage costs
• Towing charges
• Administrative fees
• And more

How it Works

All you need is a DUI conviction on your record within the past 10 years and to be pulled over for suspected drunk driving. The officer might impound your vehicle if one or more of the following conditions are met:

• You refuse to take a breathalyzer test
• You refuse to submit to a blood test
• Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08% or greater

Vehicle Seizure Penalties

• Five-day Vehicle Impoundment—for drivers who have one DUI conviction or one underage DUI charge within the past 10 years
• 15-day Vehicle Impoundment—for drivers who have more than one DUI conviction within the past 10 years

Why Barney Gibbs

More than ever, this is when you need an exceptional Orange County criminal defense attorney—one who has a solid track record of favorable outcomes with Orange County vehicle seizure and impoundment—such as Barney Gibbs.

Mr. Gibbs not only defends your rights against California DUI charges, but he assists with all aspects of Orange County vehicle impoundment. Since 1984, Barney Gibbs has dealt with California criminal defense. In Orange County, his experience with courts, judges, police officers, prosecutors, and the Southern California community gives him a great advantage over other criminal defense lawyers. In court almost daily, Mr. Gibbs knows the system and has developed a “sixth sense” for handling DUI, storage hearings, and vehicle impoundment matters.

“If you are pulled over for a second or third DUI, a police officer may immediately seize your vehicle. Contact me as soon as possible so that we can exercise your right to a storage hearing, or find another strategy to retrieve your vehicle as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Time is of the Essence

If your vehicle has been seized, don’t waste any time securing strong and aggressive representation. Contact Barney Gibbs immediately and let his years of Orange County criminal defense experience work in your favor. If anyone can fight your battles, it’s Barney Gibbs.