BEWARE OF ADVERTISEMENTS & MAILERS FOR REQUIRED IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES

If you have been charged with a DWI, chances are you have received (or will receive) a letter like the one below suggesting that you are required to install an ignition interlock device.  These look like they are official and appear to come from an agency within the State of Texas; however, they are mailers sent by private vendors for ignition interlock devices (IILDs).  They are misleading and make it seem that it is a requirement, but if you really read the fine print, you can see they refer to "probation" which only occurs after a plea or trial.

In most cases, you should NOT be required to install a device as a condition of bond and will only be required to install IF you accept a plea bargain or are found guilty after a trial.  But, as with anything, there are always exceptions (such as DWI 2nd/3rd) which may require an IILD device as a bond condition.  Even then, you have OPTIONS to pick a vendor of your choice.  

As with anything surrounding your court case, PLEASE contact your attorney BEFORE calling on one of these unsolicited mailings and spending money that is not required.
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