Nielsen v. 2003 Honda Accord
Annotate this CaseAppellant pleaded guilty to first-degree driving while impaired (DWI). After receiving a notice advising him of the County’s intent to forfeit his vehicle pursuant to Minn. Stat. 169A.63, Appellant sought a judicial determination of the forfeiture, arguing that he was entitled to a portion of the value of the forfeited vehicle under the motor vehicle exemption, Minn. Stat. 550.37(12)(a). The district court granted summary judgment for the County on behalf of respondent vehicle, holding that the motor vehicle exemption does not apply when a vehicle is forfeited pursuant to section 169A.63. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that neither the motor vehicle exemption nor Minn. Const. art I, 12 applies to DWI forfeiture pursuant to section 169A.63.
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