
Although we know that driving under the influence of intoxicants is a highly dangerous decision, the reality is that people drive impaired almost 300,000 times each day. However, fewer than 4,000 are arrested. If you do happen to be arrested and get convicted or enter diversion, you will likely have to get an ignition interlock device. This device prevents an individual from operating the vehicle after consuming alcohol by requiring the driver to blow into a mouthpiece that detects and records the presence of alcohol.
While that might sound simple enough, DUII defense attorneys are asked countless questions about IID requirements, such as factors that could lead to a false reading and whether or not their clients are responsible for installation costs. Confusion surrounding ignition interlock devices often leads to widely held misconceptions. We’re setting the record straight on a few of those below.
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