Can I lose my driver license for a minor in possession of
alcohol ticket in Utah?
Possession
or consumption of alcohol by a minor is typically charged as
a class B misdemeanor in Utah. In addition to potential jail
time and fines for a criminal conviction, you may also lose your driver
license. Under current Utah law, the Utah Driver License
Division is required to suspend a minor's driver license for up to one
year for a first violation of Utah Code 32B-4-409. A second
violation will result in a two-year suspension of your driver
license. Having an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney on your side can give you the best
chance of avoiding a conviction and keeping your driver license.
Under Utah Code 53-3-219, the Driver License Division is required to
suspend your driver license upon a finding by a court that you have
violated Utah Code 32B-4-409 (unlawful purchase, possession, or
consumption of alcohol by a minor). In many cases, even
entering into a plea in abeyance agreement will still involve a finding
by the court that you have violated Utah Code 32B-4-409.
Thus, even without a conviction, the Driver License Division
may still suspend your license. For a first violation, a
court may order a reduction in the suspension period if you complete an
educational series (e.g. Prime for Life). For a second
violation, your license may be suspended for two years. Under
current Utah law, the court is not authorized to reduce the suspension
period for a second conviction.
If you are facing criminal prosecution in Utah for charges involving
the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol by a minor, we can
help. With offices centrally located in
Salt
Lake City, we offer legal services to clients throughout
Utah.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial consultation with an experienced Utah criminal
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