Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys With Offices in White Plains and New City
On August 15, 2010, New York enacted a new law that applies to drivers convicted of DWI. This law, known as Leandra's Law, requires that any person convicted of DWI or DWAI Drugs must have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their car during probation or a conditional discharge. The interlock ignition device requires a driver to exhale into the device prior to starting the car. If the driver has an unacceptable blood alcohol level, the car will not start.
The law firm of Greenspan & Greenspan offers tenacious, knowledgeable representation to people accused of DWI or DWAI. Our lawyers can help you understand all of the issues associated with a DWI conviction, including the interlock ignition device.
If you have been convicted of DWI, an IID must be installed in each car that you own. It will cost approximately $190 to install and uninstall the device. It will also cost approximately $100 for each month the IID is installed in your vehicle. Further, your driver's license will have an "ignition interlock" restriction. The length of time the IID is installed in your vehicle will depend on what charge you were convicted of. In every case, the IID must be installed for at least six months.
How Can I Avoid Having to Install an Interlock Ignition Device?
A conviction to Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) will not result in the installation of an IID. Our law firm will obviously explore every opportunity to seek the dismissal or your charges. If the evidence in your case will support a dismissal or acquittal, we will explore the possibility of seeking a reduced charge such as DWAI.
Contact the DUI/DWI Defense Lawyers of Greenspan & Greenspan
Call our White Plains office at 914-290-4403, our New City office at 845-617-5404 or call toll free at 888-895-8231 to schedule a free phone consultation. You may also e-mail our law firm.
