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Substance Abuse Experts can help with DUI / DWI cases, drug cases, domestic violence cases and other criminal cases in California.

Ignition interlock devices prevent a car from starting if the driver cannot provide a breath sample with a blood alcohol content (BAC) within a certain limit - usually zero. The device records every effort to start the vehicle in addition to any attempts to tamper with it.

Ignition interlock devices also require periodic "rolling retests" while the vehicle is in motion to guarantee that the driver is the same person who provided the initial breath sample to start the vehicle.

An ignition interlock device is often a crucial bargaining chip for a skilled DUI / DWI defense attorney attempting to negotiate a favorable plea bargain for an individual accused of driving under the influence or any other alcohol-related offense. By committing to the use of an IID and promising to comply to other terms of probation, an accused drunk driver may be able to secure a plea bargain that involves pleading guilty to a reduced charge, and avoid a jail sentence.

Ignition interlock devices benefit everyone - the offender and his or her family, the courts and jail system, and society - the driver is allowed to avoid all or part of a jail sentence, the family is able to continue using the vehicle, jail overcrowding is eased, and the court and society are assured that the motorist won't drink and drive.

The use of an ignition interlock device is often ordered in conjunction with other sentencing alternatives such as residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

Not everyone arrested for drunk driving or other alcohol-related offenses has a substance abuse problem, but for those who do, court-ordered rehabilitation can help address issues with alcohol or drug use.

A respected Substance Abuse Expert is often a crucial addition to the defense team in cases such as these. The expert will conduct a thorough evaluation of the accused driver and make a recommendation to the court regarding the suitability of an ignition interlock device and other forms of alternative sentencing.

Obtaining an ignition interlock device is simple. Smart Start is the national leader in supplying ignition interlock technology. The knowledgeable staff at Smart Start of California will answer any questions about ignition interlock devices and provide a convenient installation location.

An ignition interlock device is just one alternative sentencing option available in California driving under the influence cases and other alcohol-related criminal offenses. The skilled defense lawyers at the Kavinoky Law Firm can answer any questions about avoiding jail in a California DUI / DWI case during a free consultation.