Q: How can I retrieve my car from a tow company in WY without paying fees after charges were dismissed?
My car was towed from my driveway by the police department because I was charged with theft. I owned the car outright, and it has been with the tow company for a year. The charges against me have been dismissed, as I never committed the crime. Now, I'm trying to retrieve my car, but the tow company is demanding $18,000 in towing and storage fees, which they say I must pay. I've been told by the judge that I need to pursue the matter with the tow company and that the county should pay, but the tow company insists otherwise. What steps should I take to get my car back without paying these fees?
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