Author: Stephen Howard
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Utah DUI and the “Per Se” Legal Limit
Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I blow under the legal limit? The legal limit for blood or breath alcohol content while driving in Utah is .05. But you may still be charged for DUI…
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Dropping Criminal Charges in Utah
Can a victim drop criminal charges after they are filed? Criminal charges in Utah can only be filed in court through a government prosecutor. While a victim is given certain rights under Utah law, a victim does not…
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DUI on Horseback in Utah
In a case filed originally in Kaysville, Davis County, the Utah Supreme Court held in 1986 that the State’s DUI statute did not include horses in its definition of a “vehicle.”
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Compelled Testimony in Utah Criminal Cases
Can I receive immunity if I am forced to testify in a Utah criminal case? The Utah State Constitution as well as the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee the privilege against self-incrimination. Generally, this means…
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No Contest Pleas in Utah DUI Cases
Can I defend a Utah DUI charge by pleading no contest? Some people mistakenly believe that pleading no contest (or “nolo contendere”) will somehow support their claim of innocence when facing a DUI charge in Utah. Pleading no…
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Pulled Over for Driving Too Slow in Utah?
Can I be pulled over for driving under the speed limit in Utah? Most commonly, police officers stop people for driving OVER the speed limit. But under some circumstances, Utah law allows a police officer to pull you…