Ignition Interlock Device Laws in Reno
Contact a Reno DUI Lawyer for Help Now!
Being convicted of a
DUI in the state of Nevada has numerous consequences. In addition to the traditional
penalties which can include jail time, large fines, court-mandated alcohol
education classes, and driver’s license suspensions, you may be
required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your car. These
devices lock your car’s ignition out until you pass a breathalyzer
test. If you fail the breathalyzer test, the device prevents the car from starting.
These devices are smarter than they might seem, as well. Devices periodically
require one to two additional tests while driving, with the first usually
occurring within 15 minutes of the car starting and another within 45
minutes. Any results in which the driver blows over a .02 is recorded
as a “fail” by the system. All failed tests are reported to
the court, so your judge will eventually find out about it, which could
mean additional penalties.
Call the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Stover today at (775) 502-1575 to
schedule a
free consultation and fight back against your DUI charges to avoid having to install one
of these devices on your car!
Who is Required to Install an IID?
The state of Nevada gives judges the power to require
any defendant found guilty of DUI install an ignition interlock device for
a given period of time. However, judges don’t usually levy this
penalty on first-time
misdemeanor offenders.
- There are three groups of people who are required to install ignition interlock
devices automatically:
- Those with a blood-alcohol content of .18 or higher
- Those convicted of a felony DUI charge
- Those whose DUI caused serious injury or death to another individual (including
vehicular homicide)
If you are ordered to install one of these devices, you will have to pay
to have the device installed and maintained yourself. Those who are convicted
of a felony DUI or have a BAC of .18 or higher will be required to have
the device installed for a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of three
years. Those with a misdemeanor BAC of less than .18 may be required to
have the device for three to six months.
There is one exception that can get you out of having to install an IID
in your car. Your attorney must be able to demonstrate economic hardship
to the judge, and that your car is used to transport you to and from work,
your family to or from school, or to help you and your family obtain food,
medicine, or other necessities. So long as your DUI is a misdemeanor,
this exception can be granted.
Call a Reno DUI Lawyer Now!
At the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Stover, we are dedicated to your success
and we work hard to help you achieve a successful outcome to your case.
For more than 25 years we have offered aggressive DUI defense in Reno
and the surrounding areas to clients facing the harshness of the criminal
justice system. As an experience former special prosecutor, Attorney Stover
has a unique insight to the arguments and methods prosecutors will use
against you, meaning he can effectively fight back to help you maintain
your driving privileges and freedoms.
If you’re facing a DUI charge,
contact the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Stover online now to obtain high-quality
representation today!