Category: DUI
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Drunk Driving Charges in Utah
Utah prosecutors and judges take drunk driving charges seriously. Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated can result in jail time, substantial fines, losing your license, having an ignition interlock device required in…
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Arrested for DUI – What Next?
What should I do if I am arrested for DUI in Utah? Many people who arrested for DUI in Utah are otherwise law-abiding citizens, with no prior criminal record. For a person like this, being arrested, handcuffed, and…
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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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Davis County DUI Defense
Challenging a DUI Charge in Utah A Davis County DUI conviction can mean jail time, fines, losing your license, increased insurance rates, an ignition interlock, probation, and more. Potential Defense Strategies A successful DUI defense may require legal…
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Refusing DUI Field Sobriety Tests in Utah
SFST’s or Chemical Tests – Important Legal Differences As an important first point — there is a legal distinction between “standardized field sobriety tests” and a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine in the context of a…
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What should I do if I receive a DUI citation?
Criminal Case & Civil Hearing: Two Separate Matters Receiving a citation for DUI in Utah actually begins two separate cases against you. One case is dealt with through the criminal court system. The other case is civil in…