Interlock Device could sweep through Alabama

The interlock law presents a whole new set of issues in DUI law in Alabama. It will take several posts to cover the issues. But here are the nuts and bolts:

1) If a person is convicted of a first time DUI and
a) has a BAC of .15 or more OR
b) refuses to provide BAC OR
c) a child under 14 is in the car OR
d) someone else is injured

Then the drivers license shall be suspended and an interlock device to be installed for 2 years. An interlock device requires that person to “blow” into the device to determine if the driver has consumed alcohol. If there is a violation of the interlock conditions then the device must remain in the car for an additional six months.

If a person is convicted of a second DUI within five years (regardless of a-d above) then the interlock device must be installed for three years.

Another big impact is the cost of the device. It is manufactured by a private company that stands to makes tens of millions of dollars in the next few years.

The impact of the interlock device and the “double minimum punishment” highlights even the greater need to contact an experience DUI defense attorney.  Contact Greg Yaghmai at (205) 969-2868 or toll free at 1-866-969-1850.