ignition interlock device florida
The Alcolock in Palm Beach County, Fl
This week I write from the house of the dui lawyer Palm Beach on the topic of the ignition interlock device. The devil, you say! Yes, there is a device called the ignition interlock device. Florida Statute 316.1937 provides the following: the court may require any person convicted of DUI vehicle can be equipped with an ignition interlock device so that vehicle will not work if the operator's blood alcohol level is .05. The length of time is less than 6 months. Yes, (this means in theory a court could order such a device placed on the vehicle a first offender a car owned by him, or rented by him or his access has). However, if a defendant had a breath alcohol reading of 20 or higher or had a minor (anyone under 18) in the car with him the ignition interlock device must be placed on the cars.
If a person is convicted of half court offense of DUI, the placement of the ignition interlock device for a period of at least two years! But the reality is that the unit would not even put on the car until after the trial period has expired. How so, you say? Because even half DUI conviction the length of the driver license suspension will be 6 -12 months! The defendant is placed on probation for 12 months. The defendant is simply not allowed to (legally at least) driving while on probation. So once off probation the accused must trot down to the Administrative Review Office, located at 6801 Lake Worth Road, Suite 203, Lake Worth, Fl. 33,467 and provide proof of installation. No proof, no license!
If you wish to discuss your DUI arrest, life, the universe or you can call me at 561-616-8700. Please visit my website www.duilawyerofpalmbeach.com and www.expungemyfloridaarrest.com.
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