Lynnwood Ignition Interlock Device Attorneys

Ignition Interlock License Lawyers in Washington State

If you have been convicted of DUI or DWI, one of two things will happen: your driver’s license will be suspended, or you’ll agree to drive with an ignition interlock license (IIL).

An ignition interlock license enables you to drive vehicles that have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed. An IID is essentially a breathalyzer integrated into the vehicle’s ignition system. Drivers are required to blow into the device to establish sobriety every time they get behind the wheel; if the device detects the presence of alcohol on the driver’s breath, the vehicle won’t start. Drivers will also need to provide breath samples periodically while behind the wheel.

To qualify for an IIL, a person’s license suspension or revocation cannot involve reckless driving, a minor in possession, or habitual traffic offenses. In many cases, only non-habitual DUI offenders are able to get an IIL. For our clients, it’s often necessary to drive to make a living, earn a degree, or fulfill their familial obligations. As Lynnwood DUI defense lawyers, if it’s advantageous for our clients, we fight to ensure they get an ignition interlock license so they can continue leading normal, productive lives.

As your DUI lawyers, DUIHeroes can help you apply for an IIL:

• Step 1: Get SR22 insurance
• Step 2: Install a functioning Interlock Suspension device
• Step 3: Fill out the Department of Licensing application

IID Tampering Charges in Lynnwood, WA

Installation of an ignition interlock device is one of many penalties of a drunk driving conviction. Attempting to disable, deceive, or bypass a court-issued ignition interlock device is a misdemeanor punishable with up to a year of jail time, a $5,000 fine, or both. Additionally, the DOL would revoke an offender’s license for the remaining term of their IID installation. The same penalties apply if a DUI offender attempts to drive a vehicle without an IID installed.

If you’ve been accused of driving without an IID or of attempting to circumvent your IID, speak with a Washington ignition interlock device attorney as soon as possible. Even if it was a mistake, under no circumstances should you attempt to speak on your own behalf with law enforcement. In our experience, you’ll only make things worse for yourself.

Instead, contact DUIHeroes as soon as you’re able.

DUI Defense Attorney in Lynnwood, Washington

There are numerous compelling reasons to reach out to our firm. Here are a few:

DUIHeroes specializes in DUI defense, providing representation exclusively to clients facing all types of DUI charges. We are aggressive litigators with a 90% average success rate getting DUI charges reduced or dismissed. Our founding attorney is an authority in his field and is trained in DUI testing procedures. As a result, we often look for (and find) mistakes made during field sobriety tests or blood, breath, and urine tests, which we leverage to weaken the state’s case.

Contact a Lynnwood DUI defense lawyer at 1–800-DUI-HERO if you are facing DUI charges to discuss your case and how to proceed with your defense.