Dont have car so required to get at home device if i get car with interlock device wil i still be required to keep home device?

Asked 2 months ago - Austin, TX

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Picking up at home device tomorrow because dont currently have a vehicle. If i get a car i have to put interlock device in it but wil i still have to keep and pay for the at home device? Just trying to figure out if i can afford all this

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    Answered March 10, 2013 18:07. This question is best answered by an attorney who practices DWI law in Austin. There are several Austin DWI lawyers who post regularly here, and they can best answer your question, as all judges have different proclivities. In Houston, you could have the in-home device removed if you had the interlock device installed in your vehicle. Typically, it is an either or proposition. There is only one judge I can think of, who routinely requires both. Hope this helps

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    Answered March 10, 2013 19:18. Most judges will only require one device. Obviously you need to hire a DWI attorney. That person will be able to advise you.

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    Answered March 10, 2013 19:29. The judge won't make you double up on an in home device and an interlock.
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    Answered March 11, 2013 15:06. Simple answer is NO. They'll usually do one or the other. Ignition Interlock is usually cheaper.

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