Odessa, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes. It's not additional sentencing in the way you are thinking. He's adding a condition to your request for an occupational license. And, as it appears your suspension is due to the convictions, the judge may be required by statute to impose the interlock as a condition of the occupational. 

Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. Besides the DUI, you can also be looking at child endangerment, child abuse, penalty enhancements for driving under the influence with minors in your car, and anything else the D.A. can think of. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.