St. Paul In-Car Breathalyzer
The Ignition Interlock device for people convicted of drunk driving was originally introduced to Minnesota as a pilot program that was limited to Hennepin County and Beltrami County (Bemidji) in 2009-2010. Now, this is a statewide program that become "mandatory" in July 2011. An ignition interlock device is an in-car Breathalyzer that, when used correctly, stops drunk drivers from driving. More importantly, ignition interlock can save your job by allowing you to get back on the road after Zero days of revocation time rather than having to possibly have your driver's license revoked for a year or more with no work permit in some cases. Keller Law Offices can provide you with information about the device and help you decide if it is right for you.
Talk to our Minneapolis ignition interlock device attorney today to learn about an in-car Breathalyzer. Call Keller Law Offices at 952-466-6926 | 651-968-1130 or toll free at 866-929-7597 for a free initial consultation. We offer two metro area office locations for your convenience.
Driving After DWI With In-Car Breathalyzer
When the device is installed in your car, you will be required to blow into a Breathalyzer. If the device measures alcohol on your breath greater than .02 (the equivalent of roughly one drink), your car will not start. Additionally, you must continue to blow into the device every 15 to 30 minutes while driving.
Our attorney, Max A. Keller, is committed to identifying ways to prevent, or minimize the impact of, a DWI conviction. For many Minnesotans, the ignition interlock device is a great option. Even if you have just one DWI on your record, the device can prevent you from any further offenses. By having an ignition interlock device installed in your car, you may also be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days administrative approval time rather than being without a driver's license for one year or more. Under the new law which took effect July 1, 2011, a first time DWI offender who tests .16 or more loses his driver's license for one year, with no work permit, UNLESS he goes onto Ignition Interlock, which he is immediately eligible for, with no waiting period, unlike prior law.
With a restricted license or "work permit", you can ONLY drive certain places : to work, school, treatment programs, AA, and other necessary locations. However, with the Ignition Interlock device in your car, you can drive legally ANYTIME and ANYWHERE, unlike with a Work Permit under the old law. And you can avoid the problems and punishments of a subsequent DWI. With the ability to drive legally with Ignition Interlock, it is also much more likely that you will not lose your job due to DWI. There are various mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for second-time offenses. If you sign up for the ignition interlock program, you can potentially avoid the mandatory minimum jail term, stay out of jail and keep your job.
Call for Your Free Initial Consultation
Schedule your free initial consultation with an attorney who has extensive knowledge of the Minnesota ignition interlock device system. Call Keller Law Offices at 952-466-6926 | 651-968-1130 or toll free at 866-929-7597. You can also contact us online.
