New York laws require drivers convicted of misdemeanor or felony drunk driving charges to install ignition interlock devices on any cars that they own and operate for a minimum of six months. In certain instances, the interlock device requirement may be extended into the probation period beyond the time that your driver's license is under revocation as a result of these serious convictions.
An ignition interlock device, to be installed at the convicted driver's expense, is designed to measure blood alcohol content and disallow operation of the car if the driver's alcohol level is above a certain amount, as measured by the device. Users of the ignition interlock device will be required to pay for monitoring.
You may have arrived at this web page because you wonder whether this requirement can be averted in your case. Perhaps you, a medical professional or car salesman, transport patients, clients or customers as part of your job — and you wonder whether the requirement can be waived for the extra hardship that it would cause you. Perhaps your driving privileges have been suspended because you allegedly failed to install or have monitored the ignition interlock device — but you dispute the allegations. Your concerns are valid, and your need for knowledgeable legal counsel is urgent.
Whatever your questions or problems in connection with a DUI arrest or conviction in New York, you are urged to contact the Law Office of Mark J. Sacco, PLLC. Learn how an aggressive and knowledgeable defense lawyer from our law firm can help protect your constitutional rights through all phases of a DUI case. We assist clients in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, the Capital Region and throughout New York State.
Contact the Law Office of Mark J. Sacco, PLLC
If you have been charged with drunk driving offense and need to speak with an attorney, schedule a consultation at our Albany or Schenectady, New York, law office. Call us at 518-631-4046 or contact us online .
