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Will I have to get an ignition interlock if I am convicted of DUI in Utah?

If you are convicted of any DUI in Utah, a judge may order that you install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle that you drive. As long as the judge does not impose the entire jail or prison term and places you on probation, a judge in a Utah DUI case has the option of requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device.

There are also a number of circumstances in a DUI case under which Utah law says that a judge shall require an ignition interlock device to be installed. These include:if you are under the age of 21; if you are an alcohol-restricted driver ("ARD"); if your blood or breath alcohol was more than twice the legal limit (2 x .08 = .16). Under some circumstances, a judge may decline to order the ignition interlock device, but must put on the record the reasons for not ordering the ignition interlock.

If you are caught driving without a required ignition interlock device in Utah, you may face additional criminal charges, as well as an extension of the period that you are required to have an ignition interlock device in your car.

More significant than an ignition interlock device, you may also be facing jail time and potentially thousands of dollars in fines and other costs - just for a first DUI.

If you are facing DUI or other criminal charges in Utah, you deserve to have an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side. Stephen Howard has defended thousands of serious criminal cases during his years as a defense attorney. His track record speaks for itself.

Contact us now to schedule an initial consultation. See the difference experience can make in your case.

Selected Victories
Not Guilty - Client was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly pointing handgun at and threatening another driver during a road rage incident. Defense investigation and analysis, combined with effective cross-examination at trial indicated the alleged victim was the initial aggressor and suported client's self-defense claim. Jury acquitted client at trial.
Dismissed on Appeal - DUI case was dismissed after a successful appeal where the Utah Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of the defense motion to suppress. Without the suppressed evidence, the prosecutor acknowledged that they did not have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial and the case was dismissed.
Expunged - Client with prior conviction for violent felony was ineligible for expungement through the courts. A successful 2-step reduction restored expungement eligibility and ultimately led to the court's decision to grant the requested expungement.
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing - Client charged with aggravated robbery and facing life in prison. Full case analysis and consultation with client allowed the development of a strong defense strategy. Effective cross-examination of the alleged victim at the preliminary hearing resulted in an outright dismissal of all charges by the judge.

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