Salt Lake Alcohol Crimes
Lawyer - Utah Criminal Defense
Alcohol crimes in Salt Lake City include minor
misdemeanors
as well as serious
felony
charges. If you are facing criminal charges for an alcohol-related
offense, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced Utah
criminal
defense lawyer. Based in Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard has
successfully defended clients in cases ranging from serious felony
DUI
charges to
public intoxication. Contact us now to arrange for an
initial consultation.
Alcohol Charges in Utah - Under 21
If you are under the age of 21 in Utah, criminal charges can be
filed against you for consuming alcohol,
possessing alcohol (
MIP),
attempting
to possess or purchase alcohol, or even asking another person to
purchase alcohol for you. Being convicted of one of these charges can
result in
jail
time, losing your driver license, and a criminal record
that can follow you for years to come. If you are over 21, but are
accused of providing alcohol to another adult under the age of 21, you
can also face charges for
providing alcohol to a minor.
Criminal Charges Involving Alcohol in Utah - Over 21
If you are over the age of 21 in Utah, it is generally legal to possess
and consume alcohol. However, the possession or consumption of alcohol
under certain circumstances may still lead to criminal charges being
filed against you. Driving after you have had too much to drink, having
an
open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of your
vehicle, becoming intoxicated to the point that you create a risk of
danger to yourself or others, or providing alcohol to a minor can all
result in serious criminal charges.
Finding an Alcohol Crimes Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City
If you have been charged with an alcohol-related crime in Salt Lake
City, or elsewhere in Utah, it is important to have an experienced
criminal
defense lawyer on your side. Salt Lake criminal attorney
Stephen Howard has successfully defended thousands of cases during his
career. He has a
track record of achieving
real results for his clients.
Contact us today to arrange
for an initial consultation.

Jail time, prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and the lifetime collateral consequences of having a criminal conviction on your record - all of these and more are at stake when you are facing criminal prosecution in Utah. Understanding what is at risk is critical. Even so-called "minor" misdemeanor cases can have serious consequences....
Consequences
»

Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted. But just being charged can affect more than you may have imagined - jail, job, family, bills, rent or mortgage. It can feel like everything has gone wrong, and may you wonder if anything can go right. But facing criminal prosecution does not mean giving up hope....
Reasons to Hope
»