QUESTION
When you get a DUI can they put a lock on your vehicle for 10 days?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
19 ANSWERS
Leonard A. Kaanta
Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 11:53 PM
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Yes.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Worcester, MA
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Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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No one can put any lock on your vehicle without your permission. They can require you to use an interlock breath device if you want to drive, after you are eligible to do so, but not a padlock.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 1:14 PM
In Nevada there is no vehicle lock. However, a conviction for a second DUI results in the court imposing a requirement for an Interlock device installed on a vehicle as a condition for reinstating a driver's license after a one year revocation. The device requires the operated to blow alcohol free in order for the vehicle to start.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2012 at 12:15 AM
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What kind of a lock? Not sure what they are asking. Depending upon the facts of your case and whether you have a prior history of DUIs, the judge has the discretion to do lots of things.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2012 at 6:38 AM
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No. They do not lock your vehicle. In NJ, the Court can order an interlock device which, after your suspension, requires you to blow into it to unlock the ignition.
Answered on Aug 19th, 2012 at 2:56 AM
This questions lacks sufficient facts.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Yes the court can immobilize or impound your vehicle for a second or subsequent conviction.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 1:11 PM
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That is not a general condition of probation. They can impound your car, but I have never heard of putting a lock on the car
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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Your question is not clear. Yes, police can impound your car for up to 30 days upon your arrest for DUI. Yes, the court could order you to install an IID Ignition Interloc Device, but that is generally for one to three years, not ten days. Yes, probation may be possible instead of jail on 2nd DUI, but don't count on that. A little free advice: When arrested for DUI, whether alcohol or drugs, then upon release from jail or booking the defendant is given documents that include a notice that you have only ten days to file a request with DMV for a hearing on an appeal of the automatic suspension of your license imposed by DMV upon your arrest. That is separate and runs consecutively with any suspension that may be imposed by the DMV, or the court upon conviction. Contact DMV and do so, timely, then appear at your scheduled DMV appeal hearing and present any supporting evidence and testimony. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 7:09 AM
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What kind of lock? Like a blow machine? Yes, they can put that one, and must put that on for a 2nd DWI. It's called an Interlock and it's mandatory for 2nd DWIs.
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 4:30 AM
10 days? More like a year!
Answered on Aug 18th, 2012 at 12:18 AM
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More than 10 days my friend.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
As a term and condition of bond, they could require that you have an interlock device placed on your vehicle.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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Longer just depends on facts of case.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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The judge can pretty much require anything he or she likes as a condition of probation, and generally if the defendant finds probation conditions too burdensome he can just do his jail time instead. If you mean an ignition interlock, it can stay on for the entire term of the probation.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:21 PM
If you're convicted for a 2nd Offense DUI in Mississippi, one of the punishments that the judge can impose is immobilization of the vehicle.
Answered on Aug 17th, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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In New Jersey, there is mandatory "Interlock" following a 2d DUI conviction. You would pay for the device, and it is required for up to 1 year following restoration of your driving privileges.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 9:05 PM
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If by "lock" you mean immobilization (i.e., an ignition lock or wheel boot) the answer is yes. On a first time offense, the court may immobilize a vehicle at its discretion for not more then 180 days. If a conviction for a second offense committed within seven years of the previous conviction the court is to immobilize the vehicle for not less then 90 days but not more then 180 days.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 9:03 PM