As you can see, DUI penalties in Utah can be expensive and time consuming. I’ve handled hundreds of DUI cases in Utah and know what motions to file to get evidence excluded and/or cases dismissed. I’ve negotiated pleas to lesser charges that make it so the judge does not have to impose the penalties he…
Charged with a crime in Utah but don’t live in Utah?Have you been charged with a criminal offense in the State of Utah but have no ties to Utah? Maybe you were here on vacation visiting a ski resort or one of the many national parks when you were cited for drug possession or another…
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS With the arrest of Tiger Woods for DUI, and the media reporting it was not for alcohol, now is a good time to remember that not all DUI’s are for alcohol. You can be charged with DUI if you are impaired by prescription drugs, over the counter medications, supplements,…
SALT LAKE DUI: WHAT’S MY BAC? It’s important to remember that in Utah it is not illegal to drink and drive. It’s also not necessarily legal to get behind the wheel of a vehicle even if your BAC is BELOW .08. Confused yet? Let’s break it down. Utah has a “per se” limit of .08.…
Salt Lake DUI: Why Should I Hire An Attorney I’ve had a number of people ask me if they really need to hire an attorney for a criminal offense (most often they are asking in relation to a Salt Lake City DUI). I’ve seen the benefits of having an attorney versus the potential pitfalls of…
As a former prosecutor, I have handled hundreds of DUI cases. I’ve seen first hand the impact that a DUI charge and conviction can have on a person. You may lose your license for months or possibly even years depending on the facts of your case. For a first offense you may face a fine…