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About Chris Cantrell
Expertise
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

Experience
20+ years towing and recovery, 10 years Law Enforcement, State certified Evidence Technician, Former Narcotics Agent and Chief of Police. Missing person investigator.

Organizations
Alabama Private Investigators Association, Alabama Narcotics Officers Association, National Association of Private Investigators. Chief of Volunteer rescue squad, member AARS.

Publications
Author Thomas Publications Professionals Guide to Auto Repossessions

Education/Credentials
AAA Certified, APOSTC Certified, Certified Accident Investigator, Licensed Private Investigator. NASAR SAR-Tech III, MLPI graduate, State certified public safety diver.

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Towing Issues - towing fees/collection agency

Expert: Chris Cantrell - 10/31/2009

Question
QUESTION: My son got his car towed while in jail. He is out now. The tow company sold the car for a hundred dollars while he was in jail sent a bill for over a thousand dollars to a collection agency which is now coming after him for the money. Does he have to pay since they took the car and sold it?

ANSWER: What state are you in? Why was the vehicle towed?

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QUESTION: The car was in Lake Forest, California, in the county of Orange. He was arrested and the car was left abandoned, in the parking lot of a motel.
Thanks
Jim

ANSWER: Was law enforcement aware that he was in a vehicle? If so they should have impounded it. Did the towing company send a registered letter notifying him they had the vehicle?

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QUESTION: YES.....the police knew the he was in a vehicle.
NO......there was no registered letter sent by anyone regarding the car.

Answer
If the police were aware he was in a vehicle they should have impounded the vehicle. They are responsible for a vehicle if they make an arrest. Towing companies are also required to send a registered letter to the last known owner and any lien holder prior to the sale of a vehicle. I would recommend contacting an attorney

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