Colorado imposes additional penalties if you are charged with drunk driving (DUI/DWAI) and your blood alcohol content (BAC) is more than legal limit of .08, or even worse if you are .17 or higher. One of these penalties is the required installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) that requires you to measure your BAC before starting the car and again while you are driving. The device works similarly to an Intoxilyzer.
In addition to having this device installed on every vehicle you drive, you are required to pay both for the installation and for the monitoring. Having an IID installed for at least two years is usually a condition of having your license suspension lifted. Not only is the IID expensive, it also leaves you vulnerable to additional legal problems. It is important to discuss your options with an experienced DUI defense lawyer.
Experienced DUI Defense Lawyer
At the Denver law offices of James L. Finegan, P.C., interlock device attorney Finegan assists clients who are required to install ignition interlock devices on their vehicles. He focuses on helping them when they are charged with violating the IID requirements, a charge that can lead to additional license revocation, jail time and other penalties. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Finegan understands the law and is zealous when helping clients address problems caused by the interlock device.
False Positive IID Readings
In some instances, it may be impossible to comply with the requirements. The IID may be incorrectly calibrated. It may break or malfunction in some way. If you register a positive reading because of defects in the device, there are a number of consequences. The most immediate result is that your car will not start and the failure will be reported, exposing you to additional charges and license suspension. You will also face additional criminal charges that can result in additional suspension and other penalties.
Other causes of false positives are medications, mouthwash or food. It is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer examine the situation and ensure that the IID is calibrated correctly and that the positive reading was not due to food, beverages or other factors.
Call a Denver Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Today
For more information about IIDs, contact Denver interlock device attorney James L. Finegan, at 303-586-3061 or toll free at 877-834-4609. You may also contact the DUI defense firm directly via e-mail at the Denver, Colorado, law offices. Schedule a free initial consultation today.
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