Asked 5/18/2016 – Fort Worth, TX

I received a 2nd dui while I was on probation. My first probation completed and I was not given jail time or probation again. I did labor detail. My question is, I have an interlock on my car and have failed a few times either from drinking the night before or mouthwash. I’m supposed to be getting it out of my car, well was supposed to be removed on May 15 but license is still not eligible so lawyer said to wait. How is this going to affect me getting this thing out of my car? What penalties might I face? It’s been in my car for nearly a year and half now. It was issued by Tarrant County in TX.

Answer

I am confused as to the status of the 2nd DWI case. Is the case still pending or has the case been finalized? If the case is pending and the interlock is a condition of bond, any interlock violation could cause the judge to revoke your bond and have you remain in jail until your case is finalized. If you have finalized your case but not completed your labor detail assignment, the court can impose the interlock restriction until you have served your sentence, or revoke the labor detail entirely and have you serve your sentence in jail.