New York Circumvention of Interlock

If you or someone you love has been charged with a Circumvention of Interlock in New York State, then you are not alone. We can help. Contact us today to discuss your case free of charge at: 1-866-792-7800. Below are the current New York’s DWI penalties related to a Circumvention of Interlock.

Overview of Circumvention of Interlock

Definition

Such an offense occurs when a motorist, who is ordered to install and maintain an Ignition Interlock Device on any vehicle they own or operate:
a) Has another person blow into the interlock
i) Both the person with the Interlock Device, and the person who blow are subject to penalties.
b) Tampers or alters an otherwise operable Interlock Device
c) Operates a motor vehicle without an Interlock Device, and that vehicle was ordered to have an Interlock Device installed in it.

Penalty

Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one (1) year in jail.

If you or someone you love has been charged with a Circumvention of Interlock, then you are not alone. We can help. Contact us today to discuss your case free of charge at: 1-866-792-7800.