Michigan Alcohol Tethers - Drunk Driving
In Oakland County, alcohol tethers are devices, which attach to a client's body, usually the ankle, and the device is worn 24 hours a day during the case. The tether will test the concentration in your sweat every 30 minutes, and send a signal to the police if alcohol is present. Expect a knock at the door if this happens, and being sent to jail while your case is pending.
This device is also used if you're subject to house arrest as it has a GPS function as well. These devices are installed and maintained at the client's expense, but are convenient to the extent that you don't need to go anywhere to test, but depending upon where you go, and what you're wearing could cause a problem if you wish to keep this device a secret. Judges find this method of testing to be very effective in preventing alcohol consumption, but this method of testing is typically reserved for repeat offenders or client's who fail multiple alcohol tests during their case, and the testing needs to be enhanced
This device is also used if you're subject to house arrest as it has a GPS function as well. These devices are installed and maintained at the client's expense, but are convenient to the extent that you don't need to go anywhere to test, but depending upon where you go, and what you're wearing could cause a problem if you wish to keep this device a secret. Judges find this method of testing to be very effective in preventing alcohol consumption, but this method of testing is typically reserved for repeat offenders or client's who fail multiple alcohol tests during their case, and the testing needs to be enhanced