Utah DUI Defense Attorneys — Protecting Your License, Your Record, and Your Future
A DUI arrest is not a conviction. We fight to protect your rights at every stage.
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A DUI charge in Utah carries serious consequences — license suspension, fines, mandatory alcohol education, ignition interlock requirements, and potential jail time. Utah has the nation's strictest DUI law, with a BAC limit of just 0.05%. If you have been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. We fight DUI charges at every stage of the process.
Utah's 0.05% BAC Limit
Utah is the only state with a 0.05% blood alcohol content limit — lower than the national standard of 0.08%. This means drivers can be charged with DUI at a level that would be entirely legal in every other state. We challenge the validity of traffic stops, the administration of field sobriety tests, and the accuracy of breath and blood test results.
Driver's License Suspension
A DUI arrest triggers an automatic Driver License Division (DLD) hearing that must be requested within 10 days of your arrest. If you miss this deadline, your license is automatically suspended. We file the DLD hearing request immediately and represent you through the administrative process as well as the criminal proceedings.
First Offense vs. Repeat Offenses
A first-offense DUI can result in up to 6 months in jail, fines of up to $1,000, 120-day license suspension, and required ignition interlock. Repeat offenses carry significantly harsher penalties. We evaluate the strength of the evidence and pursue the best outcome available — dismissal, reduction, or minimized consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI be expunged in Utah?
DUI convictions can generally be expunged in Utah after a waiting period (3 years for a Class B misdemeanor DUI, 10 years for DUI causing injury). Expungement removes the conviction from public record. We advise clients on expungement eligibility and handle the process.
What is Utah's Interlock requirement for DUI?
Utah requires an ignition interlock device for all DUI convictions, including first offenses. The device requires the driver to pass a breath test before the vehicle will start. We negotiate terms that minimize the impact of these requirements on your life.
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