Defending Alcohol-Related Charges in Salt Lake City
An alcohol-related criminal conviction in Salt Lake City can result in jail time, substantial fines, losing your driver’s license, and more. Contact us today to see how the right attorney can help you.
Charges in the Salt Lake City Justice Court
Salt Lake City deals with many alcohol related offenses in its own Salt Lake City Justice Court. Although justice courts in Utah are restricted to hearing only lower level offenses (class B and class C misdemeanors), the penalties can still be serious. A class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and nearly $2,000 in fines plus surcharge. A class C misdemeanor can result in up to 90 days in jail.
The best defense attorneys ask questions that prosecutors and police don’t.
Alcohol-related criminal charges in Salt Lake City include DUI (drunk driving), open container, ignition interlock restriction violations, alcohol restricted driver violations, minor in possession (MIP), selling alcohol to a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and public intoxication.
Consequences of a Conviction
If you are convicted of an alcohol-related criminal charge in Salt Lake City, you may be facing jail time. If you avoid jail time, you will likely be placed on probation and required to pay a substantial fine. Conditions of probation in alcohol-related cases may include a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, testing to ensure sobriety, community service, and more. Some alcohol-related convictions can lead to a driver license suspension.
The best attorneys understand that the effects of a criminal charge extend beyond just the courtroom and case.
Finding the Right Attorney
Even misdemeanor charges can lead to serious consequences. Contact us today to see what the right defense team can do for you.