Q: CBP hold my friend car
My friend he under asylum case and work as Uber, and because this is his job someone of our friends call him to come pick him up to go together to pick up someone from south San Diego and he will get paid for this ride, after the pick up the CBP stopped them and find out that the person who gets picked up from south San Diego entered the US not legal.
The CBP released my friend and the other guy but they hold the not legal person and my friend car and they told to the office that this driver we call him as paid driver and he didn’t know nothing about this situation, he just drive.
What he has to do to get his car back ? he is student and the car his only source of incomes and it’s 2020 Hyundai and it’s finance.
What the best and cheapest option for him ?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- California
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's situation. To get his car back, he should first contact the CBP office that held the vehicle to understand the specific requirements for its release. It may involve providing documentation proving his role as an Uber driver and demonstrating that he wasn't aware of the passenger's immigration status.
Next, reaching out to his finance company is crucial. He should inform them of the situation and discuss possible solutions, such as temporarily pausing payments or arranging an alternative plan while the car is held. Keeping the finance company informed can prevent any negative impact on his credit.
Additionally, consulting with an immigration attorney can provide guidance tailored to his asylum case and help navigate any legal implications. Seeking support from local legal aid organizations may offer affordable assistance. By taking these steps, he can work towards resolving the issue efficiently and minimize disruptions to his income and studies.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
