Los Angeles DUI and Interlocks

One possible punishment for a DUI conviction in Los Angeles is being forced to install an  interlock system on your car. An ignition interlock system is a sophisticated system that tests for alcohol on a driver's breath. It is a device that requires a vehicle operator to blow into a small handheld alcohol sensor unit that is attached to a vehicle's dashboard. The car cannot be started if a BAC is above a predetermined level (usually .02 to .04 BAC).

Throughout the country, interlock systems are being employed by state legislators as a way to prevent repeat DUI offenses. Many  Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys have to fight for their clients when the courts are threatening to use this defense.

For example, Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating legislation that would provide ignition interlocks for first-time DUI offenders.

Robert Voas of the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation told a state House committee that he supports ignition interlocks for first-timeDUI offenders, citing statistics that the chances of an over-the-limit driver being apprehended are just 1-in-88 or longer.

There are many technology related businesses which attempt to sell their products to the states in an attempt to stop DUI crimes. From breathalyzer machines to interlock systems,  Los Angeles DUI defense attorneys have to not only prove the innocence of their clients, but how faulty technology can be.

Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP has over 50 years experience in litigating DUI charges. Our DUI defense law firm is available for an immediate consultation seven days per week.