Asked 7/13/17 – Dallas, TX

I’ve been charged with dwi3rd and it’s been almost a year and no court date yet.. my bondsman told me the judge said my bond is insufficient due to me not getting a ignition interlock device.. I lost my car in the pound last year when I went to jail for 20 days and i dont drive at all anymore.. the bondsman told me he can speak to the judge with me to reinstate my bond… do you think the Jude will just throw me in jail until my court date. Do you think the outcome of this case will be a lot of jail time for me

Answer

An interlock is a statutory required condition of bond for a felony DWI. If you do not have a car, you must have a personal alcohol detection device, such as a SoberLink or ankle monitor. Find a local attorney, get the device, and then approach the Judge about reinstating your bond.