Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Bountiful
- Cramer, Cramer & Adair
- Draper
- Washburn, Kimberly:
Adoption Business Organizations
Child Support Contracts
Criminal Law Custody & Visitation
DUI/DWI Divorce
Estate Planning Family Law
Landlord/Tenant Litigation & Appeals
Native Peoples Law Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Probate & Estate Administration Real Estate Law
Trusts Wills
- Cedar City
- Kaysville
- Murphy, Michael:
Criminal Law
Fraud
Drug Violations
DUI/DWI
Sex Offenses
Juvenile Crimes
Felonies
Federal Offenses
- Newton. Steven:
Facts About Field Sobriety Tests
You can refuse to take a field sobriety test.
You can refuse them without the consequence of losing your
driver's license. Two examples of field sobriety tests:
* The one-legged test. Officers have you stand on one leg and then
ask you to perform tasks like touching your nose. * The eye test.
Technically referred to as the HGN test, where an officer puts his
finger in front of your eyes and moves it left to right to see how
your eye reacts to the movement. * The nine step walk and turn. The
office instructs you to stand in certain position, walk an imaginary
or real line nine steps, turn around and walk nine steps back.
If you failed a field sobriety test, do not worry. Please contact me
today to discuss your unique situation. Facts About Blood/Breath Tests
If you refuse to take a blood or breath test that is requested by a
police officer, you could lose your driver's license for up to a year. A
second refusal and further refusals could result in losing your license
for substantial amounts of time or possibly permanently. Facts About DUI
Charges
With your first DUI charge, depending on your blood alcohol
concentration (BAC), you could face a jail sentence. A second offense
within 10 years of the first has a mandatory 10-day minimum jail
sentence. A third offense within 10 years is a felony with a minimum
mandatory jail sentence of over 60 days. Do Not Get Discouraged
Facing possible jail time is scary. Do not get discouraged.
- Layton
- Nebeker, Matthew:
With the ability to find personal records on the internet, hiring an attorney to defend you against a charge that could leave unwanted blemishes such as a DUI on your record is the smart thing to do.
- Midvale
- Harold Stone:
Being charged with a DUI in Utah carries tough penalties on an
escalating scale that increases with each consecutive offenses in any
given 10 year period. You can even be charged with DUI if the
metabolite of an alcohol or drug is found in your system when
exhibiting questionable ability to operate your vehicle. It is very
common for those charged with DUI to lose their license if they do not
quickly hire a knowledgeable defense attorney. The system is aggressive
when pursuing and charging you with a DUI. An experienced criminal
defense attorney who is ready to vigorously defend you against these
charges is a necessity.
- Murray
- Sullivan, Kevin:
* Assault & Battery
* Child Abuse - Criminal
* Criminal Fraud
* DRUG DISTRIBUTION
* Other Drug Crimes
* Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI
* EMBEZZLEMENT
* Environmental Violations
* FELONIES
* Gun Possession
* Homicide
* Juvenile Crime
* Misdemeanors
* Parole & Probation
* INTERNET CRIMES
* RICO
* Record Sealing or Expungement
* Securities Fraud
* Serious Auto Crimes
* SEXUAL ABUSE - Criminal
* Speeding & Moving Violations
* Theft
* Vandalism
* WHITE COLLAR CRIME
- Baker, Brandon:
# Auto Accident
# Bankruptcy
# Civil Litigation
# Criminal Defense
# Divorce
# Family Law
# Personal Injury
# Wills and Trusts
# General Litigation
- Salcido Law Firm:
DUI & Expungment FAQs
1. What are the legal consequences of a DUI?
You may have a minimum mandatory jail sentence of at least 24 to 48 hours after you have been arrested and charged with a first time DUI. Additionally, a first time DUI conviction may result in the suspension of your license, mandatory DUI Education Courses, a fine, and other penalties. If you have been charged with a DUI call the attorneys at SLF and get protected.
2. Can I have my criminal record cleared?
We can expunge most felony and misdemeanor convictions leaving your record clear and your future brighter. If you are not currently on probation or facing any current charges, you may be eligible to have your felony and misdemeanor convictions expunged. Call us today to see if you qualify for an expungement.
- Ogden
- Orem
- Hartley, Taylor:
DUI
Domestic Violence
Drug Offenses
Theft
Burglary
Kidnapping
Murder
Sexual Offenses
White Collar Crime
Expungements
Federal Crimes
- Dexter & Dexter: Drunk Driving / DUI – the Utah legal limit is .08 which can result in a DUI arrest for persons who are not even impaired.
- Park City
- Provo
- Howard Lewis Petersen:
* DUI (also known as DWI or drunk driving) charges
* Drug offenses ranging from simple possession to possession with intent to distribute or trafficking in methamphetamines (meth), marijuana, heroin, cocaine and prescription drugs such as OxyContin, Xanax and Soma
* Simple assault and other violent crimes, up to and including capital murder
* Sex crimes such as forcible sex abuse or rape
* White collar crimes such as insurance fraud, bank fraud and embezzlement
* Postconviction matters including parole and probation violations
* Domestic Violence Cases
- Esplin Weight:
Every year, a substantial number of people in Utah are charged with drunk driving, and every year, many of those people lose out on important opportunities to defend themselves against the consequences of a DUI conviction. It is important to take these matters seriously because a conviction will be on your record for 10 years and any subsequent offenses may be enhanced to a felony charge.
- Harris & Carter:
DUI (Driving Under the Influence): Driving Under the Influence of Alchohol and Drugs
Drug Offenses: Possession For Sale, Sales, Attempts to Sell, Importation, Transportation, Cultivation and Sales, Distribution and Conspiracy to Violate Any Drug/Narcotic Laws, Trafficking and Manufacture of Methamphetamine and/or
Possession of Chemicals (i.e. Ephedrine or Pseudo ephedrine) for Manufacturing, purifying.
Sex Offenses: Child Molestation, Lewd Conduct with a Minor, Possession or involvement in production or distribution of "Child Pornography", Statutory Rape, "Date Rape", Rape (see, also "Crimes of violence"), Forcible sex crimes (you name it), Sexual Battery, Spousal Rape and Domestic Violence.
Crimes of Violence: Murder, Solicitation to Commit Murder/Kidnapping, Vehicular Manslaughter, Rape, Mayhem, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence Involving Bodily Injury, Manslaughter.
White Collar Offenses: Possession, Printing and Distribution of Counterfeit/Stolen "Money", Treasury Checks/Bills, Federal Agency Checks, Money Laundering, Interstate Fraud by Wire, Telephone or Internet, Continuing Criminal Enterprises, Bankruptcy Fraud, Theft, Extortion, Credit Card Fraud, Forgery, Perjury and Other So-Called "White Collar" Offenses.
Our Services include:
¥ Driving Under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)
¥ Driving with a Suspended or Revoked License
¥ DMV Hearings
¥ Drug and Weapon Possession
¥ Probation Violations
¥ Traffic Offenses
- Hendricks & Larsen:
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
Even more than that, you need someone with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law in Utah County to fight for you.
- Brimley Law:
A DUI charge can lead to a heavy fine, the loss of your driverÕs license, higher insurance premiums, and even a jail sentence. If you have been charged with DUI in Utah, you need the help of an experienced DUI attorney to represent you as you face this very serious charge.
Utah DMV Hearings
When you are arrested for DUI in Utah, you will be served with a Notice of Suspension by the officer who places you under arrest. The Notice of Suspension informs you of your right to schedule an Administrative Hearing with the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles to contest the suspension of your driver's license. It is imperative that you schedule your Administrative Hearing with the DMV within 10 days of your arrest if you want to preserve your Utah driver's license and driving privileges.
- Salt Lake
- A-B
- C-O
- P-Z P-Z
- Saint George
- Cramer | Latham:
Driving Under the Influence (both misdemeanor and felony cases)
Drug Possession and Distribution
Theft, Embezzlement and Forgery
Burglary and Robbery and Kidnapping
Assault of any type
Violations of Protective Orders, Phone Harassment and Mayhem
Sex Crimes Including Lewdness, Sexual Assault, Incest and Rape cases
Homicide and Murder Cases
- Justice Law Firm:
So YouÕve Been Accused of a CrimeÉ
When you are accused of a crime, the allegations include a classification of the crime. In criminal law, there are two main classifications and several sub-classes. The two main classes are felony and misdemeanor. Felonies are more serious offenses according to the state whereas misdemeanors are less serious offenses. Generally speaking, felonies are crimes punishable by imprisonment of a year or more, while misdemeanors are crimes punishable by less than a year.
How is My Criminal Case Going to Proceed?
After your have been accused, you will usually be taken into custody although this is not always the case. After the case is brought to the state from the enforcement agency (police, etc.), a prosecutor, initiates the suit. Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, given probation, made to take classes, given community service, etc. The range of punishment is wide. Once the case has been filed and you have been notified or taken into custody, you have your most important decision.
Do I Really Need an Criminal Defense Attorney?
The answer is ÒnoÓ. You can defend yourself. That is your right. If the crime is serious enough, most judges will insist that you either have an attorney or have the court appoint one. This is where you have to understand the basics of law practice.
Have you ever looked in the engine of a car and thought that you understood the basics? Worse yet, have you looked in there and not been able to find the dipstick? Now pretend your car is broken and you need to read all the books to diagnose it, figure out how to fix the problem, purchase the tools to do the work, perform the labor, and then pray you got it right.
That is how the law works. Whether you understand a lot or a little, doing it yourself will cost you more than hiring an attorney for your criminal law case almost every time. Getting a attorney appointed by the court is ok. You will get attorneys with more experience that any other, but you will also get the attorney that has a case load of 200+ cases in many instances. If you can afford it, hire a law firm that can give your case personal attention. Either way, you want to make sure that your case gets individual attention and not just settled like all the others.
- Sandy
- DuBreuil, Steven:
The state of Utah only accepts three field sobriety tests in evidence.
* The horizontal gaze nystagmus: There are 38 different things that can cause the effect police are looking for in this test, including the measles. Police often fail to run enough trials to make the test anywhere near valid. I'll ask, where did the test take place? Was it at night, with lights in the defendant's eyes? That can invalidate test results.
* The 9-step walk and turn: Keep your hands to your sides. Walk heel-to-toe for nine steps. Execute a turn and walk back. There are six aspects or "clues" that the officer is looking for, everything from too much space between heel and toe to raising your arms from your side. If you display just one of the six, you fail. Try it in high heels, when you are stiff from a long drive, or on a windy night and you are almost sure to fail.
* The 1-legged stand: Many sober people cannot pass this test, especially if it is given on a highway or at night. Many conditions other than intoxication affect balance.
You are not legally required to participate in field sobriety testing.
- Welker, Delbert:
There is a stigma often attached to people who get
arrested for drunk driving. The reality is though it
happens to all types of people -- rich doctors, hard
working construction workers, old men, young women,
getting behind the wheel does not require any special
qualification. For most people it was a mistake, and
they understand this and learn from it. Unfortunately,
the consequences of the DUI arrest are far reaching and
even if someone has learned their lesson it does not
necessarily mean it won't change their life in other
ways. It is important if you have been arrested for a
DUI offense that you contact an attorney who will make
sure your future is protected.
It is important to act fast
In the small print on the DUI citation is a statement telling the cited
party that they have 10 days to request a hearing or their license will
be automatically suspended for 90 days. A lot of people miss this, and
as a result they lose their privileges to drive -- even if they win
their court case. This is why it is important if you have been arrested
to contact our DUI lawyer immediately.
- Craig
Bainum: Have you been charged with a DUI / DWI and need a drunk driving
attorney? Are you facing DUI / DWI charges and don’t know where to
turn? Do you need a DWI / DUI lawyer to effectively represent your
rights?
- Craig McArthur: If you have been
cited for DUI/DWI, you should know that the law gives serious
consequences upon conviction. And these punishments are even more
severe for repeat offenders. A DUI sentence may require you to pay a
substantial fine, serve some time in jail, or both. In addition to any
fines or jail time, your drivers license may be suspended, even if it
is your first offense. You will have to find alternate transportation
and go through considerable effort to regain your driving privileges.
To add insult to injury, many insurance companies will drop your motor
vehicle coverage if you get a DUI. The companies that will insure you
will only do so at a greatly increased premium. It is easy to see how
important it is to protect your rights and to do that, you need a
lawyer who will work to stop these consequences from becoming reality.
- South Jordan
- Barton, Keith:
Being charged for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can be a scary experience, especially when you don't understand the criminal justice system or the defenses available to you. DUI is a serious offense that requires a mandatory jail sentence upon conviction and a possible driver's license suspension.
- Taylorsville
- Culas, Robert:
BANKRUPTCY
Don't lose sleep over losing your car, home and possessions -- THERE IS AN ANSWER!
DOMESTIC RELATION
Family Law...
CRIMINAL LAW
All criminal defenses in both felony and misdemeanor...
PERSONAL INJURY
Car accident; slip and fall
CIVIL RIGHTS
Title VII; race discrimination; age discrimnation; sex discrimination;
sexual harassment; police brutality; etc.
- West Valley City
- Frazier Law Firm:
If you have been stopped and arrested for a drunk driving offense in the
state of Utah, you are likely worried about losing your driver's license
and driving privileges, forfeiting your vehicle and spending time in
jail. You may also be concerned about the embarrassment and the harm to
your reputation that a conviction for a DUI or DWI could cause.
After a DUI stop, get the help you need as quickly as possible. The
sooner you speak to our firm, the more that can be done to protect your
rights. Contact our firm toll free at 866-953-1226. The Breathalyzer
Test and DUI Penalties
The police in Salt Lake City and the state of Utah use Breathalyzer
tests to determine the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of a driver who
has been arrested for a DUI and if it is over the legal limit of .08.
Unfortunately, the machines that are used to conduct these tests are not
always maintained or calibrated properly and their results may not be
accurate.
Examining the results of a Breathalyzer test is important and make sure that the machine is working properly and that the police
followed proper procedures when administering the test.
The penalties for drunk driving offenses can be significant and can have
long term effects for those convicted. These penalties may include:
* License suspension or revocation * Ignition interlock system in
your vehicle * Fines * Permanent criminal record * Jail time
For multiple DUI offenses in Utah, these penalties continue to increase
with each consecutive conviction.
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