Linn County Circuit Court Judge John A. McCormick reversed a decision this month by Sweet Home Municipal Court Judge Larry Blake that upheld an impound by city police during an administrative hearing.
Wayne Hadland filed in Linn County Circuit on March 31 to have the decision reversed.
His vehicle had been impounded after police arrested Eric Steinborn for driving under the influence. Steinborn was later convicted on the charge.
Hadland, who is a retired attorney,…