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Salt Lake DUI Lawyers

1. Nichols, Wadsworth & Arnold: all state and federal criminal charges, including DUI, underage DUI, DUI metabolite, criminal trespass, serious traffic crimes, drug possession, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, computer crimes, fraud and white collar crimes, burglary and robbery, assault, domestic violence and all other violent crimes.
2. Gubler, Douglas: # DUI # Assault # Domestic Violence # Possession of Drugs # Distribution of Drugs # Theft # White Collar Crimes # Felonies and Misdemeanors
3. Gustin, Susanne: give your case the attention it deserves
4. Vinh Ly: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
5. Jardine Law Office: In Utah, drivers charged with DUI have only 10 days to request an administrative hearing to challenge the charge. If you do not take advantage of this option, your driverŐs license will be suspended.
6. Catherine Cleveland:

   • What is DUI?
   DUI is shorthand for Driving Under the Influence. A person is guilty of DUI if he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state.
   
   • Is there anyway to avoid a DUI?
   It sounds simple, but don`t drink and drive. Take a taxi, designate a driver, walk, call a friend, but no matter what, do not drink and drive.
   
   • Can I still be in trouble for driving, even if my BAC is below the legal limit?
   Yes. It is also unlawful to drive with your normal faculties impaired. Normal faculties are those faculties of a person, such as the ability to walk, talk, judge distances, drive an automobile, make judgements, act in emergencies, etc.
   
   • Does the car have to be moving for me to be guilty of DUI?
   No. You can be arrested for DUI by driving while over the legal BAC in your state or while impaired. But, you need not actually operate the car in order to be arrested. You can still be found guilty if you had the capability and power to dominate, direct, or regulate the vehicle, regardless of whether you were exercising that capability or power at the time of the arrest. In other words, simply sitting behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition can lead to your arrest for DUI by being in actual physical control of the car.
   
   • Do I have to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test?
   No. However, refusing such tests is generally not a good idea. The laws of most states permit the motor vehicle department to suspend your privilege to drive. In addition, your refusal to submit to a test upon the request of a law enforcement officer is admissible in any criminal proceeding against you as evidence of you consciousness of guilt.
   By accepting the privilege extended by the laws of most states to drive, the courts have determined that you have given your consent to submit to an approved chemical or physical test of your breath for the purposes of determining your BAC, and to a urine test for the purposes of detecting the presence of drugs. Therefore, when you sign your name on your license, you are saying that if stopped for a possible DUI, you will accept to take the test.
   
   • Can I fight my DUI arrest?
   Yes. You may request a review of the driver`s license suspension by the department of motor vehicles within 10 days following your arrest. At a formal review, the hearing officer is authorized to administer oaths, examine witnesses and take testimony. If you request an informal review hearing, it shall consist solely of an examination by the department of the written materials submitted by the arresting officer, as well as anything you wish to submit. You generally cannot attend an informal hearing.
   
   • If I am arrested for a DUI, will I lose my license?
   Yes, the law enforcement officer will seize your license if you are arrested for DUI with an unlawful BAC or after you refused to submit to a chemical or physical test. Your license will be seized, and the officer will issue you a traffic ticket, which acts as both a temporary driver`s license and as your notice of suspension.
   
   • How long will I lose my license?
   This will vary from state to state. However, if you have refused to submit to a chemical or physical test, your license will likely be suspended for a period of one year for a first refusal, or for eighteen months if you have previously refused to submit to such a test. If you have an unlawful BAC, your driving privilege will likely be suspended for six months for a first offense, and one year for a second offense.
   
   • What else will happen to me?
   Once again, this varies from state to state. But more than likely, you will be given a jail term. Most states require a mandatory one-night stay on the first offense. In addition, most second offenses within five years, results in a mandatory 30 day jail term and a third offense usually results in a sentence of no less than ninety days. Furthermore, your insurance company may discontinue its coverage or at the very least, assign you to a high-risk category, resulting in a substantial increase in your premiums.

7. COOK, SKEEN & ROBINSON:

   
   IF YOU HAVE BEEN ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IN UTAH, A A DUI ATTORNEY WILL PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS! If you have been arrested for DUI, contact a Utah DUI attorney for a free initial consultation in which you can discuss your options with an attorney. The decisions you make from the time of arrest for DUI / DWI violations are critical. Drivers convicted of driving under the influence may be subject to:

   License suspension or loss of driving privileges
   Fines
   Jail or prison time
   Ignition Interlock Device requirement
   Enhanced consequences for later offenses
   Embarrassment
   High automobile insurance rates
   Felony or misdemeanor criminal record

   A Utah DWI / DUI defense lawyer will explain the law concerning:

   Implied consent
   Refusal to test
   Sobriety checkpoints
   “Not a Drop” juvenile DUI
   Measurable Amount of Metabolized Marijuana (MAMM)
   Driver’s license hearings
   DUI and the “three-strikes” law
   Felony drunk driving
   “Under the Influence” definition
   Speed measurement

   YOU NEED TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THE BEST OUTCOME POSSIBLE FOR YOUR CASE.
   Utah DUI charges or other criminal charges sometimes can be reduced or dismissed if the right steps are taken by your lawyer. If you have already been convicted or have pled guilty to a DUI offense, it is important to have representation at sentencing and regarding restoration of your driving privileges.

8. Culbertson Law Office: Without the professional and seasoned advice of an attorney, criminal charges and accusations can be threatening. Every individual involved in the criminal justice system chances losing the protection of fundamental rights and risks their future by acting without knowledgeable legal advice. Criminal law matters are serious and can be complicated. Trust your best interests to experience.
9. Druyon Law Offices: Consequences for misdemeanors and felony convictions are entirely different. A defendant must understand which crime he has been charged with in order to understand what will happen f convicted. Generally, a misdemeanor crime is punishable by up to one year in county jail. Misdemeanor trials are held in the state's lower court, sometimes referred to as Justice Court.  Examples of misdemeanor crimes include drunk driving, disorderly conduct or shoplifting. A felony crime, on the other hand, is punishable by one year or more in state prison or a penitentiary. Felonies are only handled in the District Court.   Sample felony crimes include murder, rape, or armed robbery. The misdemeanor and felony arraignment processes are virtually identical to one another.  It is recommended that the defendant receive legal representation prior to arraignment. A public defender may have little time to review the case before arraignment, or may not even be assigned the case until arraignment. Preparation is key to a successful defense. A private attorney can meet with the defendant prior to arraignment, review the case, and provide the defendant with step-by-step options prior to the arraignment process.
10. Ashworth Hunt: If you have been charged with a DUI, you must get to our office as soon as possible. It is possible for you to gain a hearing in front of the driverŐs license division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. This hearing may aid in charges being dismissed or never being officially filed. However, you only have 10 days to get this hearing after you have been cited for drunk driving. This is why is it so important that you gain legal representation immediately following the incident in which you were stopped.
11. Long, Larry: Most people convicted of a DUI are unfamiliar with the DUI law and as a result are unfairly pursuaded by the arresting officer and the prosecuting attorney to plead guilty, thereby giving up their right to defend themselves. Everyone is entitled to a vigorous defense of their rights regardless of the charges.