Q: My son is waiting to go to court for first dwi. Judge ordered pocket Breathalizer device. Why does he have to have this
We live in Texas. He hasn't been convicted. Why is he being treated like he's on probation already ?
A: The Court is entitled to impose conditions of bond, and in particular, if a defendant is charged with a DWI 2nd or more, or if the breath/blood alcohol concentration is allegedly over .15, the Court is required by State Law to impose a breathalyzer as a condition of bond while the case is pending. Talk with your son's attorney about his specific situation.
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