| DUI probation is one component of the punishment that | | | | our probation, and face serious penalties such as jail |
| can be ordered in a DUI conviction. A DUI offense | | | | time, fines or even longer probation. |
| occurs when an individual is caught driving under the | | | | Potential Problems with Ignition Interlock Devices |
| influence of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the | | | | The use of ignition interlock devices should curtail drunk |
| circumstances of the crime and the state in which it | | | | driving and prevent individuals from driving when they |
| took place, a DUI can be tried as a misdemeanor or a | | | | are intoxicated. In addition, using them can help people |
| felony crime. | | | | who have been convicted of drunken driving show the |
| During a DUI probation period the courts may order | | | | court and prosecutors that they have stayed sober. |
| compulsory drug and alcohol treatment for DUI | | | | However, there may be some potential problems with |
| offenders or may require attendance in a DUI School. | | | | the use of such devices: |
| These are both measures that are used to deter | | | | - False positives: The devices may detect alcohol if a |
| offenders from committing a DUI crime again. During | | | | driver has recently used mouthwash that contains |
| DUI probation, completing these types of programs can | | | | alcohol or if a person has eaten certain baked goods |
| lead to a reduction in penalties for a DUI offense. | | | | containing sugar and yeast, which have been known |
| These DUI probation options are considered a privilege | | | | to cause low alcohol levels. |
| and are often not available for repeat offenders. | | | | - Malfunctions: The devices use complex fuel-cell |
| Criminal DUI probation periods are different depending | | | | technology, and there is a possibility that the device |
| on the state and circumstances involved in the DUI | | | | could malfunction resulting in incorrect readings. |
| offense. In some states the DUI probation period can | | | | - Shared vehicles: If the person who is required to use |
| range from three months to a year. In more serious | | | | the ignition interlock device shares a car with a spouse |
| DUI offense cases, the probation period can span | | | | or another person, that other person will need to use it |
| several years after a DUI conviction. If a person | | | | as well.the device for three months, six months or |
| commits any criminal offense during a DUI probation | | | | longer depending on the state, the applicable law and |
| period, the punishments for that offense can be greatly | | | | the terms of the offender's sentence. |
| enhanced. This violation of DUI probation can lead to | | | | Violation of California DUI Probation |
| jail time, fines, and/or an extension of DUI probation. | | | | If a defendant fails to complete any of the conditions |
| It really depends on your state and the circumstances | | | | of probation, including not paying fines on schedule, |
| surrounding DUI case. However, for a first-offense DUI | | | | missing classes or driving with any measurable alcohol |
| can expect to face probation from 3 months to 1 year. | | | | in their system, probation can be revoked. At this point |
| If these are a repeat DUI offender or were involved in | | | | the court can and may be inclined to insist on jail time. |
| an aggravated DUI, such as seriously injuring someone, | | | | There is a hearing on the matter and again the right |
| your probation can last up to 5 years or even longer. | | | | Los Angeles DUI lawyer can advocate on your behalf |
| Remember, if that violates the rules and obligations of | | | | and keep you out of jail. |