Monitech
North Carolina's leading Ignition Interlock provider
People under the influence of alcohol are not seeing far ahead, either literally or figuratively: their vision is impaired, and so is their ability to make judgments about the future. Just as they are less likely to see a pedestrian in the road, so they are less likely to understand the consequences of getting behind …
Arizona has a reputation for a no-nonsense attitude toward drunk driving. Part of the state’s response to the offense is the Arizona ignition interlock requirement, a measure which has been in place there since 2007. An ignition interlock, or car breathalyzer, prevents a vehicle from starting if the driver has been drinking. All people convicted of …
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All wonderful things, and all guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. They are such important rights, with such a vast scope, that we sometimes think that everything we do falls under them. Not driving. Driving is a privilege, not a right. We hear this again and again, but it …
If the wheels of justice turn slowly, you’d be excused for thinking that the wheels of legislation are parked with the engine off, at least when looking at how some states advance their anti-drunk driving laws. It’s been a long battle to get states to recognize that certain measures work and are ready to be …
A lot of DUI lawyers and civil libertarians don’t like it. Prosecutors are grateful for it. And courts and legislatures have battled over it. Now the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that implied consent is valid. In a nutshell, “implied consent” means that when you get your Arizona driver’s license, you automatically consent to …
If you are convicted of drunk driving in Arizona, you’ll be installing an ignition interlock in your vehicle. An ignition interlock, or car breathalyzer, prevents you from starting a vehicle if you have been drinking. You’ll need an ignition interlock in Arizona for any drunk driving offense, including a first offense. But what if you have …
Certain DUI offenses require you to have an ignition interlock on your vehicle. Those offenses don’t require you to stay in Arizona, however. Since motor vehicle laws are state laws, you might think that you can ditch your ignition interlock if you move out of Arizona. That is not the case, however. You must keep …
If you are arrested for drunk driving in North Carolina, you face a number of expenses. You probably know that about fines and various fees that you’ll owe. One that’s not often spoken of is bail. Bail is a device that is designed to ensure that you appear in court. If the court decides to …
